Sales Development Intern

Req ID: 46165

Job Location (Short): Ames, IA, USA

Employment Type: Part Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Sales

Work Location Type: On-site

**The Impact You’ll Make**

Danfoss is now hiring for a Sales Development – Intern. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day activities within sales, where you will learn how Danfoss supports and grows business through partners, strategic accounts, and aftermarket/MRO channels.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to learn about Danfoss Power Solutions’ products, solutions, and value-selling approach. From day one, you will be paired with a peer buddy and supported by a mentor to guide your professional development.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following

+ Update pipeline to conduct market research to acquire business and expand market share for Danfoss hydraulic products in the domestic agricultural machinery and construction/road machinery markets.

+ Work with the domestic sales team to understand customer needs.

+ Understand Danfoss products and customer vehicles and analyze the agricultural machinery and construction/road machinery markets.?

**What We’re Looking For**

+ 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).

+ Strong interest in technical sales, account management, and customer engagement.

+ 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.

+ Proficient in Japanese and English

**What You’ll Get from Us**

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

4. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about-we think they’re pretty great.

**Ready to Make a Difference?**

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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