Danfoss · 2 days ago
Ignite Technical Sales-Intern
Ames, IA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $25/hr
Start in 2026 SpringDanfoss is a global engineering company that provides solutions to increase machine productivity and reduce energy consumption. The Technical Sales Intern will gain hands-on exposure to OEM Sales, participating in customer meetings and supporting account management activities while receiving training and mentorship.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support OEM development through opportunity tracking, customer follow-up, and sales engagement activities
Gain exposure to account management tasks such as pricing support, quoting, pipeline updates, and customer communication
Participate in customer meetings, calls and field visits to learn relationship-building and value-selling techniques
Gather and communicate market intelligence using CRM and sales enablement tools to support channel planning and competitive position
Collaborate with Application Engineering and Product Management teams to learn how product decisions align to customer needs and application requirements
Network with senior leaders and peers through cohort learning sessions, and professional development workshops
Qualification
Required
Current full-time undergraduate student (B.Sc.) in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Completion of at least sophomore year by the start of the internship (rising junior or senior)
Interest in learning about solution selling, customer engagement, and equipment manufacturer decision-making. No prior sales experience required
Energetic, eager to learn, with a passion for engineering and technology
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, both now and in the future
Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced settings
Organized and adaptable to changing priorities and tasks
Comfortable engaging with customers in person and during field visits
Must be available to work on-site at our new Danfoss Minneapolis Campus (Plymouth, MN) or our Ames, IA facility
Relocation is not available for this position
Benefits
Annual bonus
Paid vacation
Personal insurance
Company
Danfoss
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2018-08-14Grant
Leadership Team
Ricardo Schneider
CEO & President Danfoss Turbocor
Bryan Menezes
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