Sales Intern
About the role
Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives. At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices. You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Learn sales strategies including inside sales, business-to-business (B2B), service sales, and advertising sales.
- Job shadow our professional sales team.
- Demonstrate products, visit customers, and attend trade shows.
- Give customer presentations.
- Conduct research.
- Generate and track leads.
- Learn sales operation processes.
- Contribute to Daktronics Intern Group through:
- Monthly luncheons.
- Toastmasters attendance.
- Recruiting events.
- Internship capstone presentation and attending colleagues’ presentations.
- Experience manufacturing through production rotation.
- Build and maintain professional relationships.
- Travel up to 30% of the time (50.5 days), including 5-15 trips ranging from 2-13 days (average 5 days per trip). Travel may include weekends and requires air and ground transportation.
Schedule
This internship runs from 11 January 2027 to 13 August 2027, with the possibility of adjusting the schedule to fit your academic calendar. Must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required as needed to support special events and travel. The schedule may include evenings and weekends.
Pay
The typical hiring range for this position is $15.50 to $20.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, South Dakota. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.
Benefits
- Employee discount program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Community donation program.
- Unpaid time off.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Leaves, disability, and accommodations.
Financial relocation assistance is available for positions that require placement in a specific location.
Requirements
- Preferred applicants will be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program related to sales, business, communication, economics, sports management, entrepreneurial studies, marketing, or engineering.
- December 2026 graduates and students who have completed their sophomore year in good academic standing will be considered.
- Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship (no class obligations, online or in-person, during the internship duration).
- Must submit unofficial or web transcripts with the application.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position).
Travel Requirements
- Willing to travel up to 30% of the time (50.5 days), with trips ranging from 2-13 days (average 5 days per trip).
- Must be able to travel by air and ground.
- Must comply with Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy, verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
- Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements for operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV):
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Obtain state and company certification to operate a CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating from 10,001 to 26,001 pounds.
- Participate in a driver exam road test.
- Pass a medical exam, including a drug test.
- Physically able to connect a trailer to a vehicle.
- Able to operate large trucks with or without trailers safely in various weather and traffic conditions.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal). Knowledge of Spanish or French is helpful.
- May work from multiple locations, including Daktronics offices and/or a home-based office.
Desired Traits
- Outgoing, self-motivated, and flexible.
- Well-organized, empathetic, and personable.