Tech Sales Intern

Red Hat; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking Tech Sales Interns to join us in May 2027. You will learn how our sales team builds account strategies, demonstrates technical value, and drives adoption of Red Hat technologies.

As part of the Intern Program, you will receive professional development, networking, and meaningful work while contributing to real projects and dashboards. You will collaborate with program management, Sales, and Services teams, document business requirements, analyze data, and report findings to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Strong interest in technology and open source.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work in-person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Support program management teams on initiatives under mentorship.
• Build network with interns and professionals across functions.
• Assist with project management tasks and documentation.
• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend GTM improvements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to sales skill development programs.
• Engage with Sales, Tech Sales, and Services teams to identify improvements.

Skills

Open source interest

Communication skills

English proficiency

multitasking

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

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.

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

Here are some example projects that you may work on:

• 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.

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