Opportunity Development Sales Internship

at  Equinix

WHO ARE WE?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 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.
Opportunity Development Sales Internship

JOB SUMMARY

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.
• Be supported throughout your journey: You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your managers, subject experts, an assigned buddy and a formal mentor.
• 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

• Working with Pre-sales related activities
• Researches accounts and identifies key personas
• Acquires Key/Targeted Personas through a variety of available tools

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be proficient in written and verbal for English and Japanese languages or experiences working in APJ Regions
• Able to work from Early June to Mid August 2024
• 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 2025/2026)

• Engages with Marketing for Regional Events supportRecords and documents all calls, emails, meetings, tours and activities in Salesforce Portal
• Generates interest, qualifies leads and creates pipeline growth via phone calls, emails and social media in assigned territory
• 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