Technical Sales Engineering Intern - IT Channel (Summer 2027)

POSITION SUMMARY 

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Technical Sales Intern to join our Technical Sales team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales support, business development, and cross-functional collaboration at the intersection of engineering, business, and customer solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to explore how innovative technologies are applied to solve real-world challenges, create value for customers, and support business growth.

You'll work alongside experienced technical and sales professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop a deeper understanding of how technical expertise and business strategy come together to deliver impactful solutions. We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented student who is eager to learn, enjoys solving problems, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in a technical field or have previous technical sales experience, with strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers, Field Sales Engineers, and Offering Managers to help develop and optimize new sales tools and processes. 
• Support the research, development, and maintenance of product knowledge bases and sales enablement materials.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
• Observe, learn, and execute key sales support processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in sales meetings, product training sessions, and cross-functional team discussions.
• Prepare professional sales presentations, customer proposals, and supporting documentation to assist the sales team.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Industrial Engineering, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and business concepts effectively.
• Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities to solve problems and support data-driven decision-making.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt quickly, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it

• Act with urgency

• Foster a customer-first mindset

• Think big and execute

• Lead by example

• Drive continuous improvement

• Learn and seek out development

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com