Sales Intern

Sales Intern

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Belden's Sales Internship offers current students an opportunity to work on important business projects, collaborate with experienced managers and deliver real results for the organization. Over the course of twelve weeks, you will gain hands-on experience creating real business solutions while also developing project management skills, interpersonal skills, and field-specific knowledge.

As a member of our 2025 Internship Program, you'll be fully immersed with a global team of Sales experts eager to teach and learn from you along the way. These fast-paced positions are ideal for students who are interested in developing themselves personally, while also making a substantial contribution to the company. You'll work towards goals, deliver results, and present to business leaders. We offer opportunities to work in our office in Chicago IL.

This particular internship opportunity will play a critical role on a team that focuses on identifying and shaping new opportunities that expand Belden's market presence and accelerate solution sales. This team works closely with partners across the value chain to position Belden as the go-to network solutions provider for the industrial world. At Belden, interns are active contributors - not observers. You'll have access to the resources, mentoring, and feedback needed to thrive in an inclusive team that celebrates individuality and diverse perspectives.

How you can add value within the Sales - Solutions Growth & Business Development function:

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  Conduct targeted research, codify market opportunities, and supportthe go-to-market strategy Your work will help our team prioritize where to focus, which partners to engage, and how to clearly articulate Belden's differentiated value proposition.

  
  
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  Develophands-on experience to industrial market analysis, strategic sales development, and partner ecosystem research, leveraging latest technology and AI tools. You'll collaborate closely with the Business Development team and gain real-world experience at the intersection of industrial technology, strategy, and partnerships.

  
  

You do your best work when you're empowered to be uniquely you. We embrace the diverse perspectives and experiences each team member brings to their role, and we know it's a catalyst for innovation.

A successful Sales - Business Development & Growth Intern will bring:

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  Passion - we value your enthusiasm and excitement to take on new challenges, strive for continuous improvement, and drive results

  
  
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  Academic Achievement - you are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, or related fields of study; having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework

  
  
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  Intellectual Curiosity - we value curiosity, analytical thinking, and self-starters who take initiative and have attention to detail

  
  
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  Related Experience- you have familiarity utilizing Microsoft Excel and AI research tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. Experience with conducting research, process improvement and project management preferred.

  
  

Let's Write the Next 100 Years Together.

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Start your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Your future starts at Belden.

Belden offers company-paid housing for the duration of the internship, reimbursement for travel costs associated with relocating to Belden from the university at the start of the internship, and from Belden to the university at the end of the internship, and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $23-28/hour and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.