ATI Sales Intern, Great Lakes region

About the Role

Ascend Learning is hiring a Sales Intern to join our ATI Sales team for Summer 2027. This hands-on internship offers diverse exposure to the sales organization while contributing to revenue-generation efforts. The intern will focus on market research, lead generation, sales support, and database management. This position supports our Great Lakes region including OK, KS, MO, TN, IA, NE, SD, KY, WV, IL, MI, IN, OH.

Where You'll Work

This position works remote within the United States.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

The primary goal is to provide a robust learning experience that translates knowledge into practical skills:

• Understand the Sales Lifecycle: Gain deep familiarity with the entire sales process, from lead generation through closing and follow-up.
• Develop Communication Skills: Enhance professional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills through observation of real-world client interactions.
• Master Sales Tools: Become proficient in utilizing ATI’s various systems, including HubSpot, CRM, Tableau, Gainsight, and Management Utility.
• Develop Market Expertise: Understand the competitive landscape, target buyer, existing client base, and ATI and APEA’s suite of solutions.

The internship is designed to deliver tangible value and support the sales team:

• Lead Generation Support: Help manage qualified sales leads (from webinars, events, conferences) and ensure they are accurately documented within the CRM database.
• Business Intelligence: Provide current, accurate market research on competitors, industry trends, and product offerings. Uncover usable data to help upsell existing clients.
• Administrative Relief: Assist the sales team with essential administrative and preparatory tasks, including meeting/event prep.
• CRM/Data Management: Ensure data integrity and accuracy by updating and validating client information in CRM.
• Talent Pipeline: Serve as an extended interview, deepening the pipeline for future hires.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HubSpot
• CRM
• Tableau
• Gainsight
• Management Utility

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication Studies, or other related degree paths.
• Projected graduation date of May 2027, December 2027 or May 2028.
• Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in collaborative development projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.