Sales Internship

Job Summary

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. Our Sales team takes a customer-centric approach to all stages of the sales lifecycle, which include building an account strategy, developing and implementing solutions that prove our technical value, and driving adoption and consumption of our technologies through professional services. 

Now, it’s time for the exciting part. We are looking for Sales Interns to join us in May 2025.

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

• 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

• Supporting initiatives focused on improving key sales metrics such as discounting performance and customer references

• 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 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

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 have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. 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. Opportunities are open. Join us.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Red Hat
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