About the role#
As a Sales Development Representative Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the cybersecurity industry. This role provides exposure to real sales strategies and business operations. You will work alongside current sales development representatives and account executives to learn how to identify, prospect, and qualify new accounts.
What you'll do#
- Map company structures and verify information to identify appropriate contacts.
- Learn prospecting techniques through role-playing and conversation practice.
- Conduct calls and emails to secure demo bookings for the sales team.
- Schedule and hand off qualified leads to sales representatives.
- Maintain and clean the CRM database.
- Shadow sales development representatives and listen to live sales calls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the business model.
- Attend all scheduled professional development events.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a Junior or Senior student.
- Pursuit of a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality, or Customer Service.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Resilience, adaptability, competitiveness, and tenacity.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Good computer skills.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The program runs from May 24, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- This is a hybrid role based in Clearwater, Florida.
- You will be required to work in the office four days a week, Monday through Thursday.
- Interns are responsible for their own relocation and lodging.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4 provides security training and attack simulation for organizations. It focuses on human risk management and digital workforce security for both people and AI agents. The company operates from its headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. It employs over 2,600 people and serves more than 70,000 organizations.
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