Tech Sales Intern

Red Hat, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional development

Networking events

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. is seeking a Tech Sales Intern to join our Intern Program in Raleigh. You will work closely with program management, support business initiatives, and help drive go-to-market strategies while gaining exposure to sales, services, and technical teams.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration across functions, and hands-on experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau and Excel. This internship offers professional development and networking opportunities within Red Hat’s

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g. computer science, data science, IT).
• Interest in open source technology and building a career in tech sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support program management and project tasks under mentorship.
• Build network with interns and professionals across functions.
• Assist with tracking progress, organizing meetings, and documenting actions.
• Engage stakeholders to gather business requirements and drive projects forward.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose GTM improvements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Open source interest

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

You may be thinking --- what is a Tech Sales Intern at Red Hat? The Tech Sales organization supports Red Hat’s vision of being the defining technology company of the 21st century. Our Sales team takes a customer-centric approach to all stages of the sales lifecycle, which include building an account strategy, developing and implementing solutions that prove our technical value, and driving adoption and consumption of our technologies through professional services. Now, it’s time for the exciting part. We are looking for Tech Sales Interns to join us in May 2027. As part of the Red Hat Intern Program, you will benefit from professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat.

What you will do

• Work closely with program management teams to support business initiatives and projects under the supervision and mentorship of experienced Red Hatters
• Build your network with other Red Hat interns and professionals across different functions
• Assist with project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, organizing meetings, and preparing documentation
• Engage stakeholders at different levels to gather and document business requirements to drive your project forward
• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify business trends and propose solutions to improve our go-to-market strategy and business execution
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Example projects

• Assisting with the execution of sales skill development programs
• Supporting initiatives focused on improving key sales metrics such as discounting performance and customer references
• Engaging Sales, Tech Sales, and Services associates to identify improvement areas for the business

What you will bring

• Interest in open source technology and building a career within the Tech industry
• Passion, curiosity, and a desire to create new things and examine how things work internally
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (i.e. computer science, data science, IT or related fields)
• Willingness to work both in-person from a Red Hat office location and remotely
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, Excel, etc) is a plus

Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We’re a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

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We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.