Professional Sales Internship/ Tradewinds Internship (Summer 2026)
Wavetronix, the global leader in radar-based vehicle detection technologies, is seeking an Intern who will work as part of the Tradewinds team to gain hands-on experience in technical sales and customer engagement. The right individual for this role will have strong communication skills, demonstrated technical ability, and a proactive, relationship-building mindset. This internship is paid and provides exposure to Wavetronix’s innovative traffic detection technologies, sales processes, and team dynamics. Upon completion of the Tradewinds Internship, full-time employment at Wavetronix is our goal, but is not guaranteed. Interns converting to full-time permanent positions, such as Sales Manager, will be reassigned to begin their career in one of our 10+ U.S. territories outside of Utah.
A successful intern will accomplish the following:
By the end of the first Summer:
- Complete structured training on Wavetronix products and solutions.
- Assist in data mining and lead generation activities.
- Travel accompanied to tradeshows and other events
- Participate in customer interactions and shadow experienced sales leaders.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in college or university having completed sophomore year or beyond.
- Must be at least 21 years of age by May 2026 (for insurance purposes) as internship begins Summer 2026.
- Ability to learn complex technical products quickly.
- Willingness to travel 30–50% of the time during the internship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in customer service preferred (e.g., retail, restaurant, hospitality).
- Demonstrated technical aptitude or experience with technical tools/systems.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to tow a trailer (or willingness to learn).
- Occasionally required to climb or balance; lift up to 50 pounds; work near moving mechanical parts; work outdoor weather conditions; and must be comfortable working in environments with potential electrical-shock hazards.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Professional Sales or Engineering (open to all majors).
- Involvement in campus organizations or community activities.
- Comfortable with presenting and teaching concepts.
- Familiarity with data analysis or CRM tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and understand Wavetronix products and applications.
- Support sales efforts through data mining, research, and outbound calls.
- Assist with customer presentations and demonstrations.
- Travel with the team and tow the Mobile Traffic Lab for onsite engagements.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams on lead generation and outreach.
About Wavetronix
Wavetronix’ purpose is to enable rewarding careers and foster personal development. Today, we meet that purpose by creating innovative technologies that make the world’s roads safer and more efficient. Our core values are People First, Innovation Driven, and Growth Mindset. We lead with insight and innovation; seek out, embrace, and solve difficult challenges; and strive to change the way our customers approach their problems. As a result, we have enjoyed strong growth over the last 25+ years. We continue to invest in long-term growth, creating even more opportunities.
If you share our values and have the education and experience to help us create the most talented workforce in the traffic radar industry, we encourage you to apply.
Wavetronix is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
Wavetronix creates tools for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), including advanced radar sensors, power and communication solutions and data management appliances. Our innovative products and unmatched performance are changing the ITS industry and raising expectations for data detection, collection and management.
