Sales Development Intern

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit www.influxdata.com.

We are looking for a Sales Development Intern to join our North America Sales Team!

You relish in finding creative ways to secure interest from new prospects. You’re all about working hard, supporting one another and you have a lot of fun while doing it. You have bucket loads of grit, hustle, persistence, and a strong competitive spirit. If this is you then read on!

At this time, we're able to support interns located in the U.S.

What you’ll be doing

• Building your skill set for future sales opportunities after graduation.

• Learning a ton through mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

• Nurturing prospects from early stage interest through to becoming a qualified lead

• Researching new accounts to create a strong point of view as to the value InfluxDB could bring to their DevOps, IoT, AI or Data Science use cases.

• Creating a high volume & high qualify output of daily outbound outreach into senior level contacts within your assigned target accounts to generate qualified new business meetings for your AEs

• Engaging with contacts through email, phone, social and video

• Passionately articulating how InfluxDB can make a major difference to new customers

What we’re looking for

• To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above, a 2-year Master’s Degree or a Doctorate degree.

• A passion for technology and a technical aptitude to master sales tools

• Proven ability to learn new technology quickly, adapt to changing needs and possess strong analytical skills

• Enthusiasm, drive and confidence: the ability to clearly and persuasively articulate

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, able to talk to all levels at an organization

• Experience using ChatGPT / Google Gemini to create compelling prospecting emails

Bonus points if you

• Experience with Salesforce/Outreach/SalesLoft/Lavender/Lusha/ZoomInfo/LinkedIn SalesNav

• Have experience working for a startup / growth stage technology company

• Have prior MEDDIC and/or Command of the Message training

• Have experience in NoSQL data technologies or other modern data platforms

• Have experience selling enterprise management solutions (Systems Management, Cloud Management, log analytics, APM, Network Monitoring)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Interview Information:

Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.

Our Core Values

Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:

• We value each other

• We get stuff done

• We believe humility drives learning

• We embrace failure

• We are committed to open source

Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.

InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law.

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