Sales Excellence Elite Intern-Summer 2024
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers paid positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured program and supportive environment where they can ignite their passion for the future. Our University Program is designed to provide participants exposure to meaningful work that supports our mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us!
About the Role:
Our Sales Excellence Elite Program is dedicated to elevating the next generation of talent in our fight against adversaries with a structured curriculum, certifications, and an engaging environment. As a Sales Excellence Elite Intern, you will spend eight weeks in our competitive and immersive sales program gaining hands-on experience while working side by side with top industry professionals. You will take part in the full sales cycle and contribute to calling initiatives which accelerate company and individual growth – all while earning your CrowdStrike Sales MBA in our solutions, processes, and culture!
Majors Welcomed to Apply:
Sales Degree/Certificate (bonus), Business, Communications, Marketing, etc.
Responsibilities Include (not limited to):
- Learn corporate go-to-market strategy and gain Cloud sales experience by collaborating with fellow Sales Professionals on business generating activities.
- Collaborate cross functionally with various segments in CrowdStrike’s Sales organization on valuable strategic projects and trainings.
- Learn the cybersecurity technology landscape through industry research and competitive analysis of other cyber security companies.
- Earn your CrowdStrike Sales MBA by mastering program certifications.
- Gain experience in cold calling and prospecting techniques.
Who You Are:
- A rising senior, not graduating prior to Fall 2024
- Class courses in professional sales/selling (bonus)
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps (Word/Doc, Excel/Sheets, PPoint/Slides are key tools for this role)
- Experience with Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Zoominfo (bonus)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Team player who collaborates well with a diverse cohort and is equally independent
- Resourceful with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality
- Personable, resilient, and responsive
- Passionate about becoming a cybersecurity sales expert and interested in mentorship from some of the top sales/business professionals
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions
What You Can Expect:
- Fully immersive sales internship to certify & ready you for a future in corporate tech sales
- Working alongside a diverse and global sales team
- Assigned sales mentors with multiple points of continuous feedback
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Executive Speaker Series, Sales Tech Talks & Cross-departmental Coffee Chats
- Social events and Sales Team Building
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, racing, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays and 401k matching
- Relocation stipend
Here’s what our previous interns have to say about our program:
The CrowdStrike Internship Experience (video)
Intern Testimonials blog post (TBA)
Our feature on The Internship Show (podcast)
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com, for further assistance.
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