Sales Internship

CDW

. Contribute to strategic projects impacting the sales organization .

Posted 11/2/2026internshipTempe • Arizona • United StatesEntry Level💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and time management abilities while contributing to strategic sales projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Engages in continuous learning and adapts to evolving technologies and AI tools to optimize sales strategies.

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Sales Strategy ContributionInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementData AnalysisCollaboration

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Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsSelf-Starter Mindset

Tools & Technologies

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Industry Keywords

Sales OrganizationOutbound Phone CallsCustomer EngagementTerritory OptimizationHybrid Work Arrangement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to strategic projects impacting the sales organization
Research new and inactive accounts to uncover opportunities
Build rapport with customers through outbound phone calls
Shadow experienced sellers
Collaborate on targeted campaigns
Partner with mentors and buddies to develop sales and professional skills
Analyze segment-specific data to support territory optimization
Engage with vendor partners and cross-functional teams to understand CDW’s business model
Participate in classroom training, real-world projects, coaching, executive panels, workshops, and volunteer events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled undergraduate student
Graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
Ability to begin full-time employment in 2028 if offered employment post-internship
Passion for a career in sales and a self-starter mindset
Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week during standard business hours throughout the summer
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as a full-time coworker
Readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with evolving technology and AI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

3-day orientation in Chicago
Classroom training
Real-world projects
Ongoing coaching from a Sales Manager
Professional development activities
Executive panels
Workshops
Volunteer events
Mentors and buddies
Potential full-time sales career after internship