Leadership Development Program - Sales
About the job
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree, with an expected graduation date by June 2027.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in school, work, athletics, research, entrepreneurship, or the community.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments.
- Interest in sales, customer impact, go-to-market strategy, and business leadership.
- Eligibility to participate in a J-1 program is required for applicants seeking J-1 Exchange Visitor sponsorship.
- Complete 3–5 rotations over two years across sales and go-to-market functions.
- Partner directly with senior sales leadership on complex, high-impact initiatives that drive revenue growth, improve customer outcomes, and shape go-to-market strategy.
- Gain hands-on experience across Domestic, International, Federal, and Enterprise sales teams.
- Own meaningful work and partner with sales leaders and cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges.
- Participate in LDP-specific panels, speaker sessions, mentorship, and leadership development programming.
- Build a peer and company network through cohort experiences and community-building events.
About the company
Axon is a global public safety technology leader that provides hardware and software tools for law enforcement and security professionals. Its product lineup includes smart weapons (TASER devices), body-worn cameras, and in-car video systems, complemented by cloud-based software for evidence management and real-time situational awareness. The hardware devices collect data such as video, audio, and sensor information, which is stored and organized in Axon’s SaaS platform. Agencies access and analyze this data through subscriptions, creating recurring revenue alongside hardware sales. Axon differentiates itself through an integrated ecosystem that combines rugged hardware with scalable cloud software and analytics, ongoing training, and support. Its primary goal is to improve safety, accountability, and operational efficiency for public safety organizations while driving sustainable growth.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona
Founded
1993
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What believers are saying
- LAPD approved a September 22, 2026 Axon contract and street-light ALPR pilot.
- Bernalillo County and Durango are replacing Flock with Axon ALPR networks.
- Q2 2026 future contracted bookings reached $15.1 billion, anchoring multi-year revenue visibility.
What critics are saying
- California class action filed August 31, 2026 alleges unlawful Fusus license-plate data handling.
- Airspace patent suit against Dedrone and Axon faces an October 2026 validity decision.
- Zero-coupon $1 billion notes due 2031 signal dilution pressure and balance-sheet dependence.
What makes Axon unique
- Axon's AI Era Plan bundles Draft One, Form One, and Axon Vision.
- Axon owns the public-safety workflow: cameras, evidence cloud, ALPR, and reporting.
- Axon Fusus unifies disparate video streams for enterprise and corrections deployments.
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↑ 22%LAPD to test license plate reading surveillance cameras on some city street lights. PUBLISHED: September 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM PDT UPDATED: September 23, 2026 at 9:15 AM PDT The Los Angeles Police Department may be closing in on a new 10-year, $235 million contract with Axon Enterprise for updated equipment, including new patrol car cameras with license plate reader capabilities and the possibility of using artificial intelligence to create the first draft of officer reports based on audio from their body worn cameras, after the Board of Police Commissioners voted Tuesday, Sept. 22 to approve the contract and send it to the City Council. In a separate vote, the commission also approved a three-month pilot program with Axon Enterprise that will outfit some city-owned street lights with license plate reading surveillance cameras at no cost to the city. The latter vote comes at a time when license plate reader cameras are being heavily scrutinized by members of the public for a number of reasons, including data-sharing with federal authorities and privacy concerns. Both items were approved with 3-0 votes, with Board President Sasha Gerges Shields recusing herself for a possible conflict of interest and Commissioner Fabian Garcia absent. The LAPD in July chose not to renew a contract with Flock cameras over concerns regarding privacy, data ownership and security, officials said, adding that the department wanted stronger contractual protections regarding ownership and control of data collected by the cameras. Dean Gialamas, the department's chief information officer, told the commission on Tuesday that though talks have continued with Flock, no agreement has been reached. The department has not had access to the Flock system since the previous contract ended in mid-July, he said. Gialamas said he understood public concerns regarding automated license plate reader cameras and likened them to concerns felt by the public when DNA technology was first introduced in the 1990s. "My goal today was really to demonstrate that, like the now-trusted DNA testing, we can preserve this incredible investigative and public safety tool while placing deliberate audible limits around access, retention, sharing, advanced capability and protected activity," Gialamas said. Some of those safeguards would include "role-based access controls, multi-factor authentication, continuous audit logging and an annual independent security testing of all systems that store or process LAPD data." The city and LAPD "would retain sole and exclusive ownership of all data, images, video, plate reads, metadata and derived or algorithmic outputs" generated by the cameras. Of the Axon cameras, Gialamas stressed that the test cameras would focus solely on license plate and vehicle type and while they may capture the driver of the vehicle or a person on the sidewalk, the cameras do not have facial recognition technology, or any other technology that would lead to a person's identity. "It does not have the ability to recognize or identify individuals," Gialamas told the commission. While it wasn't known where specifically the cameras would be mounted, Gialamas said they would solely go on city-owned street lights and would face the direction of general traffic. They would not be used on private residences. The camera locations would be decided among several factors "centered around where crime tends to occur," Gialamas said. It wasn't known when the cameras would be installed or exactly when the pilot program would begin. In a separate vote, the commission also agreed to send a contract proposal with Axon Enterprise to the City Council. Among the technologies available under the new contract were upgraded in-car camera systems, upgraded body-worn video cameras, Tasers and more digital storage. New technology would also include a system called Draft One, which would give officers an "AI-assisted report-writing capability," according to the contract. That technology would essentially produce a first-draft narrative for officer review based on the audio content on an officer's body-worn camera. The officer would then review, check and approve the report before it goes to a supervisor, Gialamas said. The department has contracted with Axon Enterprise since 2016 for body-worn cameras and secure digital evidence storage and added in-car video systems through Axon in 2022. If approved, the contract would run through July 2036, according to a staff report. %5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22161%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22%22%2C%22description%22%3A%22%22%7D%5D Something went wrong, try again. Thanks for signing up!
A $1 billion reason why AXON stock is down today. Follow this Author Axon Enterprise (AXON) shares are slipping on Tuesday morning after the public safety tech firm announced plans for a $1 billion debt offering. In its press release, management said it wants to raise fresh capital by offering 0% convertible senior notes due in late 2031. The announcement arrives as Axon stock has already fallen out of favor with investors, currently down about 30% versus its August high. Why does the debt offering matter for Axon stock? Investors are bailing on AXON shares today primarily because of dilution concerns. While the 0% coupon prevents additional cash interest expenses, convertible notes still allow bondholders to exchange their debt for equity down the line, expanding the share count, which reduces the ownership of existing investors. The debt offering is bearish for Axon Enterprise also because it highlights dwindling cash reserves. After peaking at about $1.7 billion in late 2025, the firm's cash position declined below $700 million by mid-2026, prompting it to raise fresh capital to fund growth initiatives and maintain financial flexibility. Should you Buy the dip in AXON shares? Long-term investors may consider buying the dip in Axon shares today as the company maintains a strong competitive moat in body cameras, cloud software, and law enforcement hardware. Last month, it reported market-beating financials for its fiscal Q2, featuring a 41% growth in future contracted bookings to $15.1 billion. That said, caution is warranted in playing AXON given its premium valuation multiple. Even after the recent selloff, it's trading at about 226x forward earnings, which makes it an expensive stock to own by any stretch of the imagination. And it's not like Axon Enterprise pays a healthy dividend to incentivize ownership despite the valuation concerns. Wall Street's view on Axon Enterprise. Crucially, Wall Street analysts recommend looking beyond the valuation risks and owning AXON stock for the longer term. According to Barchart, the consensus rating on the Nasdaq-listed firm sits at "Strong Buy" currently, with the mean price objective of a whopping $715 indicating potential for another 40% rally from here. On the date of publication, Wajeeh Khan did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More News from Barchart
Axon has launched a $1 billion offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due September 2031, with underwriters holding a $150 million purchase option. The unsecured notes carry no periodic interest and may be settled in cash, stock, or a combination at Axon's discretion. Concurrently, the company amended its revolving credit facility, raising it from $300 million to $500 million with a $150 million accordion feature. Interest will range from SOFR plus 1.25% to 1.75%, with new leverage and coverage covenants contingent on closing the note sale. Axon will use proceeds to purchase capped calls aimed at reducing conversion dilution, with remaining funds allocated to general corporate purposes including growth and potential acquisitions. Shares fell roughly 10% in the same trading session, though analysts maintained a Buy rating with an $825 target.
Axon plans $1bn zero-coupon convertible notes offering. Axon Enterprise (Nasdaq: AXON) said on 15 September 2026 that it intends to offer $1.0bn of convertible senior notes carrying a 0% coupon, due 2031, in a public offering registered with US regulators. The notes carry no interest at all, a marked change from the 6.125% and 6.250% senior notes Axon priced just 18 months earlier, according to the company's announcement. Zero-coupon structure replaces cash-pay debt. Axon's exhibit attached to its own filing sets out the terms: $1.0bn aggregate principal, a public offering under the Securities Act of 1933 rather than a private placement, and a 2031 maturity, according to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. That marks a shift in Axon's approach to debt markets. In March 2025 the company priced an upsized $1.0bn of 6.125% senior notes due 2030 alongside $750m of 6.250% notes due 2033, both cash-pay instruments carrying coupons more than six percentage points above the new deal, according to a separate 8-K exhibit filed in March 2025. Axon has used convertible structures before, at smaller scale. In December 2022 the company placed $690m of 0.50% convertible notes due 2027 in a private Rule 144A deal, according to law firm Davis Polk, which advised on that transaction. Axon has been unwinding that earlier issue this year: it redeemed $840,000 of principal and settled conversions on $80.27m of principal in February 2026, delivering roughly $80.3m in cash and 211,870 shares to noteholders, according to an 8-K covering that settlement. Credit facility upsize tied to the deal closing. The same disclosure that announced the convertible offering also revealed an amendment to Axon's revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan as administrative agent. The amendment lifts the facility from $300m to $500m, with an option to increase it by a further $150m, but the increase only takes effect once the convertible notes offering closes, according to the 8-K's Item 1.01 disclosure. Tying the credit-line expansion to the notes deal closing links the two pieces of the balance sheet together: Axon cannot draw on the larger facility unless the convertible raise goes through as planned. Shares near 20-day low as deal lands. The announcement landed as Axon shares traded near $475.29 as of 11:00 UTC on 15 September, down 4.06% on the day and roughly 20.8% below the 20-day high of $616.38, according to stock market data. Trading volume sat close to the 20-day average. Axon's revenue has kept climbing through that share-price slide. Quarterly revenue rose from $460.7m in the first quarter of 2024 to $904.4m in the second quarter of 2026, according to the company's quarterly filings with the SEC. Net income has been less consistent: Axon posted a net loss of $2.19m, or 3 cents a share, in the third quarter of 2025 despite the revenue growth, before rebounding to net income of $169.3m in the first quarter of 2026. Analyst sentiment on Axon has swung sharply in recent weeks. Argus raised its price target to $600 from $460 on 3 September, and a separate 'Top Pick' rating with an $825 target was reaffirmed on 10 September, according to CNN's markets tracker. Simply Wall St's fair-value model, meanwhile, has been revised down from roughly $521 to roughly $420 as analysts pared back revenue expectations. Financing against a firmer-rate backdrop. The 10-year US Treasury yield stood at 4.96% and the 2-year at 4.63% on 11 September, with the 10-year/2-year spread at 0.32 points, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis. Against that backdrop, a zero-coupon structure offers Axon financing well below prevailing market rates, provided investors are willing to accept the conversion terms in place of a cash yield. Pricing and final terms of the offering, including the conversion price, remain subject to market conditions, Axon said in its announcement, as first reported by Benzinga and confirmed separately by Seeking Alpha. Investors will get clarity on those terms, and on how the credit-facility upsize interacts with the raise, once the deal prices. This article is for information only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Markets move quickly; figures are correct as sourced at the time of writing. Always do your own research before making financial decisions.
Axon shares slide on $1.0B convertible note offering. Key moments. * Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) shares declined 5% after announcing a $1.0 billion 0% convertible senior notes offering due 2031. * The company may issue up to an additional $150.0 million in notes via an underwriters' over-allotment option. * Axon plans to use part of the proceeds for capped call transactions and the remainder for general corporate purposes. Convertible notes deal pressures Axon stock. Investing.com - Shares of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) fell 5% on Tuesday after the public safety technology company disclosed a new convertible debt financing plan totaling $1.0 billion in principal amount. The securities will be issued as 0% convertible senior notes maturing in 2031, adding a significant new layer to the company's capital structure and drawing immediate attention from equity and credit investors. Key terms of the 0% convertible senior notes. Axon stated that the notes will be offered through a public transaction registered under the Securities Act of 1933. In addition, the company expects to provide the underwriters with an option to purchase up to an extra $150.0 million of notes to address any over-allotments. The notes are scheduled to mature on September 15, 2031, unless they are converted, redeemed, or repurchased earlier. They will represent senior, unsecured obligations of Axon and will not accrue regular interest over their life. On conversion, Axon has flexibility in how it settles: the company may choose to satisfy its obligations in cash, in shares of its common stock, or through a combination of both, at its own discretion. | Feature | Detail | | Issuer | Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) | | Principal Amount | $1.0 billion | | Additional Option | Up to $150.0 million for over-allotments | | Interest Rate | 0% | | Maturity Date | September 15, 2031 | | Ranking | Senior, unsecured | | Settlement on Conversion | Cash, common stock, or a combination, at Axon's election | Planned use of proceeds and capped call structure. Axon indicated that a portion of the net proceeds will be allocated to capped call transactions. These derivative arrangements are designed to address equity dilution risk associated with potential future conversions of the notes. The company said it plans to deploy the remaining funds for general corporate purposes. That may include providing capital to support growth as well as acquiring or investing in product lines, products, services, or technologies. Underwriting syndicate and capped call transactions. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are serving as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. In conjunction with the pricing of the notes, Axon expects to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the underwriters and their affiliates. According to the company, these capped call arrangements are expected to help mitigate potential dilution of Axon's common stock upon conversion of the notes. Optional redemption terms. Axon also outlined a conditional redemption feature. Beginning on September 20, 2029, the company may redeem all or part of the outstanding notes for cash, provided a share price test is met. Specifically, the last reported sale price of Axon's common stock must be at least 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period for the redemption right to become exercisable.