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Sales Development Intern

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Austin, TX
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As a Sales Development Intern, you will support the sales team, learn sales fundamentals, update CRM data, and work on special projects to enhance pipeline generation.
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We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

About the Role:

As the Sales Development Intern, you will play a critical role in becoming the engine behind the Confluent Sales Team. You will work closely with our SDR Global Leadership team on projects to improve internal processes and increase pipeline generation.

The SDR organization at Confluent fuels pipeline generation for the global Sales organization and develops strong, future AE talent. As a member of the SDR team you will learn the sales fundamentals and how a Sales Development organization operates effectively.

What You Will Do:
  • Our internship program is underpinned by a development framework that broadens and deepens your knowledge. As a member of the team you will:

    • Hone your technical toolkit and soft skills

    • Learn from hands-on coaching and an outstanding variety of work

    • Develop business, personal and technical skills to use throughout your career

  • Align closely with SDR teams to learn SDR fundamentals including prospecting skills and product knowledge

  • Work with SDR Operations & Programs leadership on special projects driving growth for the SDR organization

  • Update and add data to our CRM to help SDRs prospect more effectively

What You Will Bring:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Enthusiasm, creativity, and a desire to learn about sales

  • Self-starter that is punctual with a strong work ethic

Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.

Come As You Are

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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Confluent Austin, Texas, USA Office

3300 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX, United States, 78705

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