Sales Excellence Elite Intern (Summer 2023)
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:
As a Sales Excellence Elite Intern, you will spend ten weeks in our competitive and immersive sales program gaining hands-on experience while working side by side with top Cyber Security Sales Leaders! You will assist in solving business challenges and supporting projects which accelerate company and individual growth – all while earning your CrowdStrike Sales MBA in our solutions, sales development life-cycle and culture!
This role will be based out of our Austin, TX office
Majors Welcomed to Apply:
- Sales Degree or Certificate highly preferred, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related field
What You'll Do (not limited to):
- Learn corporate go-to-market strategy and Cloud sales experience by collaborating with fellow Sales Professionals on business generating activities.
- Gain Cloud sales experience while mastering our offerings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, account management, marketing, and other segments on valuable strategic projects.
- 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.
What You'll Need:
- A rising senior graduating between December 2023 and July 2024
- Class courses in professional sales/selling are highly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps (Word/Doc, Excel/Sheets, PPoint/Slides are key tools for this role).
- Previous experience with Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Domo (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Team player who is equally independent
- Resourceful with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality.
- Energetic, personable, resilient and responsive
- Passionate about becoming a cybersecurity sales expert and interested in mentorship from some of the top sales/business professionals
The Excellence Experience:
- Fully immersive sales internship to certify & ready you for a future in corporate tech sales
- Work alongside a diverse and global sales team as part of the team
- Assigned sales mentors with weekly points of continuous feedback
- Executive Sales Speaker Series, Sales Tech Talks & Cross-departmental Coffee Chats
- Global Sales Team Building & Social events (e.g. sales executive book club, scavenger hunts, trivia, team mixers, and more!)
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)
What You Can Expect:
- Executive Speaker Series & Tech Talks
- Fun socials and give-back events (e.g. virtual trivia, escape rooms, etc.)
- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers
- Owning impactful projects that move the company forward
- Working alongside a diverse and global team
- Assigned mentor and continuous feedback
- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports, pets, etc.)
- Paid holidays and 401k matching
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation
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.