Top Sales Internships 2026
Tracked at 10k top companies
Looking to kickstart your sales career? Our team at Simplify (a YCombinator startup) handpicked these summer sales internships from companies anywhere from startups to the Fortune 500 companies.
Our list of sales internships and co-ops are curated to help you gain internship experience working with sales teams on high-impact projects. All of the positions listed are paid and are generally for undergraduate or graduate students (depending on the specific internship program) in United States, Canada, or UK.
The list includes internships and co-ops across business development, sales engineering, account management, SDR, and more. These roles all generally have conversion pathways to transition into a full time role role after the summer internship! If you're hoping to be a summer sales intern, check out our list!
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Red BullStudent Marketeer - Mohawk College - Hamilton Campus$19.10/hrHamilton, Canada$19.10/hrtoday - today
Delivery HeroInternshipSales Groceries InternMilan, Italy---today - todayDelivery HeroInternshipIntern Account ManagementSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain---today
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EquinixInternshipGlobal Technical Sales InternWashington, DC---today - today
IntelInternshipWorking Student - Hardware/Software Customer EngineerMunich, Germany---today - today
Renault GroupInternshipCommercial Operations Intern - Commercial OperationsParis, France---today - today
PhilipsInternshipMedical Representative Intern - Oral Health CareDubai - United Arab Emirates---today - today
BrenntagInternshipAccount Manager TraineeSt. Louis, MO---today - todayBrenntagInternshipAccount Manager TraineeCollege Park, GA---today
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Agilent TechnologiesInternshipBusiness Administration Intern - European Sales Operations SupportSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain---today - today
Allstate Insurance CompanyInternshipSales Agent Trainee$42.6k - $70kOntario, Canada$42.6k - $70ktoday - today
AirgasInternshipSales InternKansas City, KS---today - 4dRed BullInternshipSales Trainee$19.18 - $21.20/hrColorado Springs, CO$19.18 - $21.20/hr4d
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Service Corporation InternationalInternshipSales Professional - Inside Sales$50k - $100kCocodrie, LA$50k - $100k5d
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
Sales is more about direct conversations and driving revenue; marketing shapes perception and drives awareness. If you like closing deals, try sales. If you prefer strategy and content, consider marketing. Try both if unsure, some roles blend them.
Yes, many CROs, founders, and product leaders started in sales. You can grow into enterprise sales, sales ops, leadership, or revenue strategy. Sales gives you cross-functional exposure and comp upside.
Some sales internships are hourly; others include commission. Expect $15–30/hr base plus potential bonuses for meeting quotas. Always ask how compensation is structured upfront.
People think it’s just cold calling or pushy persuasion. In reality, good sales is about learning the customer’s needs and solving their problems. Interns often support lead gen, CRM cleanup, or even pitch prep, not just dialing.
Curiosity, energy, follow-up, and being coachable. You’ll often get better by failing fast and learning quickly. Good communication, a basic grasp of CRM tools, and the ability to take feedback go a long way.
