At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.
The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!
Position Overview
As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern at SolarWinds, you’ll join a high-energy, collaborative sales team focused on driving growth and creating opportunities. Shape In this role, you’ll learn how to identify potential customers, engage prospects, and qualify leads that support our Account Executives. This internship is a great opportunity to develop foundational sales skills, gain exposure to the software industry, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential customers using targeted prospecting strategies.
- Engage with leads through email, social media, and phone to generate interest in SolarWinds solutions and qualify them for sales opportunities.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to execute campaigns and initiatives.
- Gain knowledge of SolarWinds’ products, solutions, and market positioning.
What We’re Looking For
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, engaging presence.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn about sales and technology.
- Comfortable making calls, writing professional emails, and connecting with prospects.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work collaborate and contribute in a dynamic environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in sales development, lead generation, and CRM management.
- Exposure to enterprise IT solutions and a growing SaaS business.
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and campaigns.
- Valuable networking connections and a potential pathway to full-time opportunites within SolarWinds.
SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All applications are treated in accordance with the SolarWinds Privacy Notice: https://www.solarwinds.com/applicant-privacy-notice
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