TL;DR

Sales Development Representative Intern (Software/SaaS): Learn and support sales growth by identifying potential customers, engaging prospects, and qualifying leads to assist Account Executives. Focus on developing foundational sales skills, lead generation, and CRM management in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Company

SolarWinds is a people-first software company focused on delivering simple, powerful, and secure IT solutions to accelerate business transformation.

What you will do

  • Research and identify potential customers using targeted prospecting strategies.
  • Engage with leads via email, social media, and phone to generate interest and qualify sales opportunities.
  • Qualify inbound and outbound leads and schedule meetings for Account Executives.
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM systems such as Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to execute campaigns and initiatives.
  • Gain knowledge of SolarWinds’ products, solutions, and market positioning.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related field.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional 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 ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Culture & Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in sales development, lead generation, and CRM management.
  • Exposure to enterprise IT solutions and growing SaaS business.
  • Mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and campaigns.
  • Valuable networking connections and potential pathway to full-time opportunities within SolarWinds.