Splunk is here to build a safer and more resilient digital world. The world's leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. While customers love our technology, it's our people that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination and why we've won so many awards as a best place to work. If you become a Splunker, we want your whole, authentic self, what we call your "million data points". So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you.

　　Are you an undergraduate student interested in building a career in sales? Are you seeking to learn from an established, successful team in the software/IT industry? Splunk, one of the world's most innovative and companies in Big Data, is experiencing high growth and seeking a Sales Development Intern to join its fast-growing Washington, DC-based sales team.

　　Splunk is looking for interns for Summer 2024!

　　What you'll do as a Splunktern:

　　Qualify and develop inbound leads and create business pre-opportunitiesBuilding intelligence and fostering client relationships through personalized contact, understanding of client's needs, and ability to creatively communicate solution values of products and servicesSchedule qualified discovery meetings/product demos for Inside Sales Reps to handleSupport attendance to all field marketing events to include, but not limited to Splunk Lives, our National Users Conference and all regional trade shows.Meet quarterly business objectives aimed at growing revenue in accounts through developing consistent sales pipelineWork closely both with sales and marketing to provide better insight into the success of the marketing activities that are being run at the same time as generate new pipeline.Must-have Qualifications

　　Students currently enrolled in a degree program or equivalent with a graduation/completion date of December 2024 or beyondAvailable to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeksNice-to-have Qualifications

　　We've taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. "Nice-to-have" means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don't worry if you can't check off every box. We're not hiring a list of bullet points-we're interested in the whole you.

　　You possess strong organizational and follow-up skillsYou have exceptional written and verbal communication skillsExcellent phone manner and ability to build a rapportYou love and strive to improve sales effectiveness and business insightStrong work ethic, self-motivated and driven and keen to work in a team environment and have fun!Our Splunktern Program allows incoming interns the flexibility to choose from three start dates, currently anticipated to be:

　　Monday, May 20, 2024Monday, June 3, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024Candidates should consider their availability to start on one of these three dates prior to submitting an application. Please note: the dates above are subject to change at Splunk's sole discretion.

　　Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer: At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn't just the right thing to do; it's also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

　　Note:

　　Base Pay is based on a candidate completing 3 years of university or the academic equivalent

　　Base Pay

　　Base Pay: $24.00 per hour

　　Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills, year in school and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for benefits.