Sales - Opportunity Development Intern

**Who are we?**

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Sales - Opportunity Development Intern

**Who is Equinix?**

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. We provide 10,000+ customers across almost every industry access to 2,000+ network services, 3000+ cloud and IT services, 450+ content and digital media services, and 4,700+ enterprises.

An internship with Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help shape the digital world.

**Why Join Equinix?**

We pride ourselves on our Global Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick start your corporate career and set you up for future success.
- **Work on real business challenges**: You will be assigned with a project and work directly with teams to gain real-work experience, contribute to the business, and impact the digital world.
- **Participate in a curated program of workshops and events**: Learn from our leaders through our Executive Speaker Series, continue to grow through our workshops and build meaningful worldwide connections through our networking events.
- **Gain global recognition**: We celebrate your time with Equinix and the work you have completed through our Global Ideas Competition “Shark Tank.” This competition provides you with the recognition you deserve and lets you share your work with the global community of Equinix.

Joining our internship program means you will have a chance to secure a future role at Equinix when you graduate

**Overview of team**:

- Researches accounts and identifies key personas
- Acquires Key/Targeted Personas through a variety of available tools

**Assignments and Responsibilities**:

- Engages with Marketing for Regional Events support
- Develops leads to stimulate business development, coordinating second level meetings/calls for Account Executives
- Establishes relationships with key stakeholders in assigned accounts and prospects
- Reports on weekly results, both qualitative and quantitative

**Who You Are (Requirements and Qualifications)**:

- Experience in driving result through group settings with proven results
- Track record in generating sales opportunities and leads via social web
- Added advantage if prior experience in using Salesforce
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between January 2026 - July 2027)
- Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer semester (May - August)
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business proficiency in English
- Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others
- Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new software

**How to Apply**
- Up to date resume that includes your availability (start and end date) and expected graduation

**What’s next**

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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