Smart Buildings Technical Sales Intern

MedDeviceJobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

Job summary

Siemens Smart Buildings is seeking a Summer Sales Intern in Portland, OR. The 10-week program offers hands-on experience in smart buildings, supporting building automation, fire & life safety, and security initiatives.

You will rotate across departments, work 40 hours per week, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Applicants should be undergraduates in good standing, pursuing engineering or related majors, and available May–June 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be current undergraduate enrolled in a 4-year U.S. college.
• Majors include Mechanical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration/Sales.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support sales managers and executives at the local branch office.
• Assist with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach.
• Prepare sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Maintain CRM data accuracy and track leads.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to improve processes.
• Rotate through Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security and Energy/Sustainability segments.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student

Rising junior or senior

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 523511

Smart Buildings Technical Sales Internship

Location: Portland, OR

Undergraduate : Rising Junior or Senior

Duration: 10 weeks

Start Dates: May 17, May 24, June 7, or June 14, 2027

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Smart Buildings Sales Internship

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Who designs your future? You do.

Are you looking for an internship where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Does gaining hands‑on experience, real‑world skills and valuable knowledge while developing yourself professionally sound exciting to you?

Join our Siemens Smart Buildings Internship Program as a SmartBuildings Sales Intern in Summer 2027!

How long is the Smart Buildings Sales Internship andwhen can I start?

This internship is a 10-week program where you will rotate through various departments at your local branch office, focusing all on smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure. Internship Program StartDates: May 17, May 24, June 7 and June 14, 2027.

This is a hybrid sales internship supporting BuildingAutomation, Fire & Life Safety and Security businesses, for both Solutionsand Service Sales.

What is Building Automation?

Siemens Building Automation Systems is a building management system (BMS) that automatically manages and controls all systems within a building. These systems include lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire detection and notification, CCTV, door and window controls, water and waste management. It consists of sensors, controllers, software and communication devices. Siemens offers building automation systems for all building types and sizes, and for every use. The system is designed to manage a wide range of building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and other critical building functions.

What is the difference between Solutions & ServiceSales?

The Solutions Sales Team is committed to supporting our new construction customers and will achieve booking and profit goals by developing and implementing plans to grow, develop, and manage contractor, consultant, developer, and end-user relationships; capitalize on sales opportunities within the territory; and effectively execute sophisticated deals independently within our established guidelines.

The Service Sales Team is committed to supporting our Service Agreements business for commercial building automation controls, fire/life safety and security systems. The Service Sales Team supports our Operations Team whose focus is to perform service and maintenance in large commercial buildings such as hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities.

What will I do as a Smart Buildings Sales Intern?

• Workalongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives within the local branchoffice.
• Assistthe sales team with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach.
• Supportthe preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Helpmanage CRM data by tracking leads and maintaining data accuracy.
• Shadowsales calls and meetings to learn effective sales techniques.
• Collaboratewith cross-functional teams (operations, other business units,departments, etc.) to support customer engagement
• Analyzesales performance data and provide insights into driving growth.
• Participatein team meetings and contribute creative ideas for improving salesprocesses.
• Participatein sales related activities (learning how to prospect, go-to-market, buildB2B relationships, on-the-job training and shadowing, etc.)
• Rotate through our core business segments, which include Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security and Energy/Sustainability Systems.

What will my responsibilities be as a Smart BuildingsSales Intern?

• PositionSiemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemensworld-class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
• Collaboratewith operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customeroutcomes.
• Helpprospect for new customers and engage with existing customers on newofferings.
• Visitcustomer sites with both Solutions and Services Sales Teams.
• Developvalue-based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
• Workwith operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources toobtain the sale.
• Attendjob take-offs and turnover meetings.
• Activelyparticipate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stayknowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.

The goal of this internship program is to develop futuretalent for the Siemens organization and help you identify where you may beinterested in pursuing a career at Siemens post-graduation.

To apply for the Smart Buildings Sales Internship,candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-yearU.S. college or university.
• Majors: Pursinga degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IndustrialEngineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, ConstructionManagement or Business Administration, Sales/Marketing with a strongtechnical engineering aptitude.
• Preferred: Participation in a school sponsored sales engineering club/organization,pursuing a professional sales certificate or similar.
• Availability: Abilityto work 40‑hours per week for the 10‑week program (May – July or June -August).
• Relocation: Norelocation assistance or housing stipend is provided. Must be willing and able to work at the branch office location and surrounding local area.
• WorkAuthorization: Must be legally authorized to work in theUnited States on a continual and permanent basis without company or schoolsponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa suchas F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

Benefits:

The hourly pay range for this position is $24 – $28 per hour, based off of your projected graduation year. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

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Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Internal Services