The Sales Intern will assist with lead generation, support sales outreach, conduct market research, and provide administrative support to the sales team.
Join a high-performing, tight-knit team at a fast-growing company that is using the Internet of Things (IOT) to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. Founded out of MIT in 2005, Smart Sense is trusted by more than 2,000 organizations, including Walmart, SpaceX, Apple, CVS Health, Coca-Cola, and the US State Department to help them make sensor-driven decisions. We have a solution that our customers rely on every day to make mission critical decisions; we are looking for team-oriented change agents to help shape the future of IOT.
Internship
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Intern to support our sales team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment. This internship offers exposure to real-world sales operations, client engagement, and business development strategies while building foundational professional skills. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly organized, and interested in developing a career in sales, marketing, or business.
Location: Prefer Boston, MA
What You Will Do
- Assist the sales team with lead generation, prospect research, and data entry
- Support outbound outreach efforts (email campaigns, follow-ups, CRM updates)
- Participate in sales meetings, calls, and training sessions
- Help Sales team maintain accurate records in CRM systems
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Assist with special projects related to sales strategy and customer engagement
- Provide general administrative support to the sales department as needed
Who You Are and What You Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or recent graduate)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Comfortable learning new software and tools (CRM experience is a plus)
- Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn
- Professional demeanor with a positive attitude
What We Offer
- Hands-on experience in sales and business development
- Exposure to real client interactions and sales processes
- Mentorship from experienced sales professionals
- Resume-building experience and professional development
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment based on performance
Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. While this is an internship role, Digi International and its companies are not able to provide visa sponsorship for internships, or subsequent potential full-time employment. As a result, we are unable to consider visa applications.
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Top Skills
CRM
Google Workspace
MS Office
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