Sales Intern

  • Intern
  • Department: Sales
  • Starting Salary: $17.16 per hour
  • Employment Status: Intern
  • FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Company Description

In 1980, Skyward was a small technology business ran from a family home. Today, we are made up of over 650 employees and serve over 2,000 school districts worldwide. While a lot has changed over the years, our roots have stayed the same.

If you are looking to join a global company with a family feel, you'll find your perfect fit at Skyward! Skyward builds software solutions for K - 12 schools. Just imagine every day getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed!  You can't say that about every job!

We take great pride in our work, but also in our work environment; teamwork, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and, of course, a bit of fun are what make us tick. When you join our team there is only one way your career will go - Skyward! 

  • Skyward is an equal opportunity employer 
  • Skyward offers in-depth training for all new employees and ongoing training and development with opportunities for career advancement 
  • A typical workweek at Skyward is Monday - Friday, with a typical workday of 8 hours between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Depending on your role Skyward offers the flexibility of work from home and in-office days

To learn more about Skywards careers, history, products, and customers go to www.skyward.com.  

Thank you for your interest in Skyward!

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Internship 

Location: This is an ongoing internship located in Stevens Point, WI 

Starting wage: $17.16 

Start Date: January 6, 2025 

Do you want to make a difference in K-12 education?  

At Skyward we build software solutions for K-12 schools, so every day you are getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed. You can't say that about every career! 

Skyward is currently seeking junior and senior-year college students who are interested in jumpstarting a career in sales.  Interns will work closely with our sales team to discover the excitement and challenges of enterprise-level sales and to meet goals that are set as a team.  

Selected candidates can work part-time during school for 20 hours per week. We will develop a work schedule that fits your school schedule. School comes first! Candidates may work up to 40 hours per week when classes are not in session.  

What you will do:  

  • Interact with customers and prospects to promote the Skyward solution.  

  • Learn powerful sales techniques and concepts.  

  • Work closely with our business development team to influence prospects to evaluate Skyward as their next K-12 software partner. 

  • Research contacts at school districts then formulate a plan to reach them through email, phone calls, social media, and tradeshows. 

  • Collect competitive intelligence to strengthen our understanding of the K-12 market. 

What it takes: 

  • Currently enrolled as a student at a 4-year or 2-year College pursuing a degree.    

  • A strong interest in sales.    

  • A strong work ethic and ability to work both in team and solo environments. 

  • Dependable with strong organizational skills.  

What you get as an intern at Skyward: 

  • Competitive hourly rate 

  • Training/professional development 

  • Eligibility for 401(k) and employer matching (must be 18 years of age) 

  • Employee outings and more! 

What the future holds: 

At Skyward, our Internships typically run from when the team member gets hired, throughout their remaining school career, with an opportunity of receiving a full-time job offer upon graduation.  

Skyward is committed to the continued growth of our employees and provides in-depth training and the opportunity for career advancement based on increased knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Click the link below to read the full job description:

Sales Intern

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