Global Commercial Sales Intern

 You may be thinking --- what is Sales at Red Hat?

The Sales organization supports Red Hat’s vision of being the defining technology company of the 21st century. 

The Commercial Sales Organization is Red Hat's growth engine - a dynamic team of trailblazers exploring new frontiers. We leverage our extensive partner network to achieve broad market coverage and scale our business. In our fast-paced, partner driven world, we embrace innovation and continuous change. The Commercial segment offers unique opportunities for skill development and career growth across industries. Join us in our mission to  scale Red Hat's business as we navigate the evolving tech landscape at lightspeed.

Now, it’s time for the exciting part. We are looking for a Sales Intern supporting the Global Commercial team to join us in May 2027.

As part of the Red Hat Intern Program, you will benefit from professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat. 

What you will do

• Work closely with program management teams to support business initiatives and projects under the supervision and mentorship of experienced Red Hatters, specifically focusing on AI and commercial sales lifecycle programs

• Build your network with other Red Hat interns and professionals across different functions

• Assist with project management tasks, such as tracking project progress, organizing meetings, and preparing documentation

• Engage stakeholders at different levels to gather and document business requirements to drive your project forward

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to identify business trends and propose solutions to improve our go-to-market strategy and business execution 

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders 

Here are some example projects that you may work on:  

• Assisting with the execution of sales skill development programs to accelerate partner driven sales

• Supporting initiatives focused on improving key sales metrics 

• Engaging Sales, Tech Sales, and Services associates to identify improvement areas for the business

What you will bring

• Interest in open source technology and building a career within the Tech industry

• Passion, curiosity, and a desire to create new things and examine how things work internally

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (i.e. computer science, data science, IT or related fields) 

• Willingness to work both in-person from a Red Hat office location and remotely

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Eagerness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English 

• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, Excel, etc) is a plus

Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. 

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.