CareerStart@SAS 2025 - Software Sales Intern
Careerstart@SAS Program
Software Sales Intern- Channel
Marlow/Glasgow
Hybrid
Nice to meet you!
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.
We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.
What you’ll do
Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our AP EMEA CareerStart@SAS program is focused on development, culture, and community.We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the program!
The ChannelSales team is responsible for expanding the reach and impact of our analytics solutions within the channel customer segment.
We are selling through strategic partners like local solution providers and service providers to a dedicated segment of customers and prospects. By fostering our channel customer segment we are collaborating closely with marketing, customer advisory and technical teams.The Channel sales team aligns its strategies to support the company’s success and drive revenue growth through indirect channels.
As a Software Sales Intern, you might:
- Lead Management Support: Identify new business opportunities, assist in the qualification of received leads, and contribute to pipeline development.
- Pitch SAS Solutions: Work with the team to present SAS offerings, understand customer needs, and align solutions with their requirements.
- Market and Competitive Analysis: Research and analyze market and competitor trends to identify new sales opportunities.
- Internal Coordination: Collaborate with other company functions locally and globally (marketing, sales, pre-sales) to ensure the success of commercial initiatives
- Support Special Projects: Participate in strategic initiatives to develop relationships with new customers and enhance the effectiveness of the partner channel.
- Education: Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, Management Engineering, Computer Science, or other fields (preferable, though final-year students may also apply) if interested in a sales role.
- Commercial Skills: Interest in business development and creating long-therm business relationships.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and interest in business use-cases, no programing experience needed
- Language Skills: Strong communication skills – both written and verbal in English.
- You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.
- You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.
Location
Marlow/Glasgow
CareerStart Program dates: April 1st – September 30th
Perks of the job- Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives!
- Free SAS programming training and certification.
- Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive. This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program.
- We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.
Diverse and inclusive
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.
Additional Information
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