Summer Sales Intern

Vertosoft; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship

Full-time path

Training provided

Job summary

Vertosoft in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Summer Sales Intern to join our Government Sales team. As an SDR Intern, you’ll support technology partners through targeted campaigns, lead generation, and business development activities, gaining hands-on experience in technology sales within the public sector.

The role offers a hybrid schedule, training and mentorship, and potential for full-time SDR Level I roles after the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed BA/BS in business, marketing, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support campaigns targeting government prospects
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads into opportunities
• Research accounts to identify decisionmakers
• Build relationships via email and phone outreach
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to refine messaging
• Track activities in CRM systems like Salesforce

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Organized

Education

BA/BS in Business

BA/BS in Marketing

BA/BS in Communications

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

CRM systems

Job description

Description

Summer Sales Intern

Leesburg, VA — Hybrid
Department: Inside Sales
Reports to: Inside Sales Manager

Position Summary

Vertosoft is seeking a motivated, business-minded, and personable team player to join our Government Sales team as a Sales Intern for the summer. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands‑on experience in technology sales with a focus on the public sector.

As an SDR Intern, you will support our technology partners through targeted sales campaigns, lead generation, and business development activities. You’ll assist in executing go‑to‑market strategies, qualifying leads, and building relationships with government prospects. Interns will receive public sector training and exposure to sales tools and processes to help prepare for future full‑time roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales campaigns in collaboration with technology partners targeting government prospects
• Assist in qualifying inbound and outbound leads into sales opportunities
• Conduct account‑level research to identify key decisionmakers and buying signals
• Help build and maintain customer relationships through email and phone outreach
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to refine messaging and campaign targeting
• Track activities and opportunities in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a BA/BS Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service or sales experience
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales enablement platforms

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong desire to learn about federal and software sales
• Enthusiastic, self‑starter mindset with a proactive approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage commensurate with experience
• Internship is non‑exempt and not eligible for benefits
• Hybrid work schedule (Leesburg, VA)
• Training and mentorship provided
• Opportunity to be considered for full‑time SDR Level I roles upon successful completion of the internship

About Vertosoft

Vertosoft is a small business focused on accelerating the adoption of technology in Government. With deep expertise across the government acquisition lifecycle, Vertosoft simplifies how public sector customers access innovative solutions. We combine the agility of a small business with the reach and professionalism of a large organization, providing ethical, reliable, and results‑driven service.

At Vertosoft, we value hard work, adaptability, and balance. Our culture encourages excellence and teamwork while supporting employee well‑being through a flexible, collaborative work environment.

Vertosoft is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.