Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daktronics creates digital LED display technology and audio systems for sports events, businesses, and public spaces. The Sales Intern will gain hands-on experience in sales strategies, customer engagement, lead generation, sales operations, manufacturing, and professional development through mentorship, team activities, and field assignments.
Responsibilities
- Learn sales strategies including inside sales, business-to-business (B2B), service sales, and advertising sales:
- Job shadow our professional sales team
- Demonstrate products, visit customers, and attend trade shows
- Give customer presentations
- Conduct research
- Generate and track leads
- Learn sales operation processes
- Contribute to Daktronics Intern Group:
- Monthly luncheons
- Attend Toastmasters
- Recruiting events
- Give internship capstone presentation and attend colleagues’ presentations
- Experience manufacturing through production rotation
- Build and maintain professional relationships
Skills
- Will consider December 2026 graduates and students who have completed sophomore year in good academic standing
- Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if not already graduated. Taking a semester off means no class obligations either online or in person during the duration of the internship
- Must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required, as needed, to support special events and travel. The schedule may also include evenings and weekends
- Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application
- Willing to travel up to 20% of the time (34 days). Generally, 5-18 trips ranging from 2-13 days including weekends with the average being 3.5 days per trip
- The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Obtain state & company certification to operate a CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 to 26,001 pounds
- Physically able to connect trailer to vehicle
- Be able to operate large trucks with or without trailers safely in various weather and traffic conditions
- May work from multiple locations, including Daktronics offices and/or home-based office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluent in English, written and verbal
- This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S. Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position
- Preferred applicants will be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program related to sales, business, communication, economics, sports management, entrepreneurial studies, marketing, or engineering
- Knowledge of Spanish or French helpful
- You're an outgoing, self-motivated, flexible, well-organized person who is both empathetic and personable
Benefits
- Hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.
- A mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures.
- The resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.
- Monthly luncheons.
- Attend Toastmasters.
- Employee discount program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Community donation program.
- Unpaid time off.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Leaves, disability and accommodations.
- Financial relocation assistance for positions that require placement in a specific location.
- Working primarily from a home-based office.
- Possibility of adjusting the internship schedule to fit your academic calendar.
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