Position Overview
Autodesk is one of the most influential technology companies in the world. If you’ve ever driven a car, admired a skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a film, chances are you’ve experienced what our customers are building with our software. The Business Development Intern role is an exciting opportunity for aspiring sales and business leaders to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. As a key member of our team, you’ll support our MidMarket sales business while learning foundational sales skills that will serve as the building blocks for your future career in tech sales.

This internship offers the unique chance to gain exposure to both the strategic and operational aspects of business development at a leading tech company, and to make a direct impact by contributing to meaningful projects and by helping execute our go-to-market strategy.

Sales Internship Details

• Weeks 1-3: Sales Foundations Training 

• Weeks 4-8: Shadowing and Systems Knowledge 

• Weeks 9-12: Live Customer Calls and Intern Project 

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with your Auto-Mentor throughout the internship program to learn the Autodesk sales methodology, understand industry/customer challenges and value drivers, and engage with current and prospective Autodesk customers

• Research, prospect, and qualify potential customers through outbound efforts such as calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach

• Track and update account activity using CRM tools such as Salesforce, and other sales enablement software like Outreach.io and LinkedIn Sales Navigator

• Transition qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales representative while gaining insight into the sales process and building industry knowledge

• Support the creation and execution of targeted campaigns and initiatives that help drive revenue and meet sales goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time, degree seeking program at a US university with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or later

  • Construction Management or Professional Selling program strongly preferred

• A mix of previous internship, relevant school project, volunteer, and leadership experience 

• Excellent research, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a passion for learning

• An interest in tech sales and business development

Preferred Qualification

• Denver, CO or Atlanta, GA based student

At Autodesk, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

About the US Intern Program

The 2025 U.S. program runs for 12 weeks (May 19 – August 8 or June 16 – September 5). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences. 

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

• $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
• $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
• $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

Sales Careers

Working in sales at Autodesk allows you to build meaningful relationships with customers while growing your career. Join us and help make a better, more sustainable world. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/careers/sales

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging