Intern - Sales (Morrisville, NC, US)

Job Summary

We invest heavily in new talent because your energy and fresh ideas are crucial to maintaining our position as a market leader. We’ll challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone, with the belief that no idea is off-limits. At the same time, you’ll have access to all the resources, mentoring, and feedback you need to grow. Moreover, regardless of your role, you can be yourself in a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes diverse perspectives.

 

As a Sales Intern you'll gain hands-on experience supporting customer success and learning the fundamentals of modern sales. This internship is ideal for students passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and exploring how technology drives business transformation.  You’ll work with one of our dynamic teams—such as Partner, Strategic, or Commercial Sales, Renewals, Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales Operations, or other areas—contributing to initiatives that strengthen our sales approach and help grow customer relationships. This role offers exposure to innovative sales practices, customer engagement strategies, and data-driven decision-making, all while being mentored by experienced professionals.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills to work effectively with prospects, customers, and cross-functional teams to meet performance goals.
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them in a customer-facing environment.
  • Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.
  • Creative approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and technologies, and the ability to leverage AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experience and optimize workflows.
  • Travel to prospective customer sites as necessary

 

Additional Details: 

Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets. All resumes will be carefully reviewed; however, there may be a delay in our response.
Program Dates: This is a 10-12 week internship with start dates in May or June 2026.  Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. 
Thrive Together: NetApp’s approach to in-person and remote work will be a flexible hybrid model that emphasizes flexibility for employees and puts our talent first. 

Experience

Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program through summer 2026 or later.   

Compensation:
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 

Job Summary

We invest heavily in new talent because your energy and fresh ideas are crucial to maintaining our position as a market leader. We’ll challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone, with the belief that no idea is off-limits. At the same time, you’ll have access to all the resources, mentoring, and feedback you need to grow. Moreover, regardless of your role, you can be yourself in a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes diverse perspectives.

 

As a Sales Intern you'll gain hands-on experience supporting customer success and learning the fundamentals of modern sales. This internship is ideal for students passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and exploring how technology drives business transformation.  You’ll work with one of our dynamic teams—such as Partner, Strategic, or Commercial Sales, Renewals, Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales Operations, or other areas—contributing to initiatives that strengthen our sales approach and help grow customer relationships. This role offers exposure to innovative sales practices, customer engagement strategies, and data-driven decision-making, all while being mentored by experienced professionals.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills to work effectively with prospects, customers, and cross-functional teams to meet performance goals.
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and understanding how to utilize them in a customer-facing environment.
  • Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.
  • Creative approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and technologies, and the ability to leverage AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experience and optimize workflows.
  • Travel to prospective customer sites as necessary

 

Additional Details: 

Job Posting Info: This is a pipeline position that will be opened on a recurring basis and used to fill roles aligned with the required skill sets. All resumes will be carefully reviewed; however, there may be a delay in our response.
Program Dates: This is a 10-12 week internship with start dates in May or June 2026.  Recruiting efforts will be ongoing until specific teams find an ideal match. 
Thrive Together: NetApp’s approach to in-person and remote work will be a flexible hybrid model that emphasizes flexibility for employees and puts our talent first. 

Experience

Must be enrolled in an educational or professional program through summer 2026 or later.   

Compensation:
Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process. 

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