Sales Development Intern (Lake Mary, Fl) - June 2027

Staples is business-to-business. You are what binds us together.

We're searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. Do you have a passion for people and enjoy working on a collaborative team? Are you process-oriented and highly organized? Well, look no further. We are looking for a smart, passionate, and driven intern to join our Staples team, and you might be the person we are looking for.

Target Start Date: June 7, 2027 - August 20, 2027 (11-week program)

Location: Lake Mary, Florida (Onsite)

Note: This internship position is eligible for students actively enrolled at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida only.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Collaborative - Builds strong partnerships and works effectively with teammates, leaders, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Focused - Demonstrates curiosity about customer needs and is committed to delivering value through thoughtful communication and problem-solving.
• Inclusive - Contributes to a welcoming and supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Innovative - Brings new ideas, embraces technology, and seeks opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Self-Developer - Eager to learn, actively seeks feedback, and continuously builds sales, business, and professional skills through experience and development opportunities.
• Results-Oriented - Takes initiative, stays organized, and remains focused on achieving goals in a fast-paced sales environment.

What You''ll Be Doing:

• Support the Sales Development team in identifying and engaging prospective/existing business customers.
• Conduct account research to uncover opportunities, key contacts, and business insights that support outreach efforts.
• Assist with lead generation, qualification, and pipeline development activities within Salesforce and other sales tools.
• Participate in call shadowing, coaching sessions, and sales training to build foundational sales and business development skills.
• Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams on strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Support AI-powered sales tools and technology initiatives through testing, feedback, documentation, and training material development.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and progress updates to stakeholders throughout the internship.

What You''ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in Sales Development, Business Development, and Sales Operations.
• Exposure to CRM platforms such as Salesforce and modern AI-powered sales technologies.
• Professional coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders.
• Experience working on strategic projects that directly impact business growth.
• A pathway to explore future career opportunities within Sales, Business Development, Sales Operations, and Revenue Strategy.

What's needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor''s degree in Sales, Business Administration, or a related field
• Must be a rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong Excel skills: ability to use a pivot table

What's needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with new initiatives
• Detailed and highly organized

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.