Equinix · 1 day ago
Technical Sales Intern
Chicago, IL
Internship
Hybrid
InternEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling innovations that enrich our work and life. The Technical Sales Intern will support Sales account executives, assist in technical consulting and sales support, and gain practical work experience while learning about Equinix's products and services.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Learns to identify customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements
May analyze situations and data on problems of basic to moderate scope
Applies defined technical processes and procedures to develop solutions under close supervision, receives guidance on more complex issues
Provides basic, often scripted support for customer meetings and tours which may advance to less standard scenarios
Provides some technical sales support to all assigned Sales account executives
Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
Exercises limited judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate solutions
Assists in and/or coordinates RFI/P/Q preparation as requested by Sales Representatives
Develops or assist with portions of deliverables for the customer with extensive oversight and direct from Sales Engineering Management and/or peers
Communicates verbally and in writing with customers (internal and external) under close supervision, coaching and guidance
Coordinates portions of pre-sale support for all company products and services
Learns to provide basic technical support in sales presentations, customer meetings, and trade shows
Demonstrates a basic understanding of Equinix DC, Network, and Cloud products
Possesses basic industry knowledge and familiarity of the competitive landscape
Learns to support Sales teams in efforts to earn new business and maintain existing customer relationships
Collaborates on a limited basis with internal teams (CSM, OM, IM, Ops, etc.) to ensure smooth project transition from pre-sales to post-sales
Develops understanding of and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders
Open to guidance from leadership and more senior Sales Engineers
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Sales, Management Information Systems, Data Science, etc
Currently enrolled in a university program and will graduate between August 2026-May 2027
Available to intern (hybrid) from June- August 2026 hybrid in our Chicago office
Benefits
Wide-ranging paid internship opportunities
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (113)
2024 (157)
2023 (117)
2022 (121)
2021 (179)
2020 (122)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $498.42M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $375.86M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business News Americas
2026-02-04
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