Sales Intern, Summer 2027

About the role

This Sales Internship serves as a feeder program into Daikin's Accelerated Management Program (AMP), offering top-performing interns a pathway to a full-time one-year leadership development experience focused on Outside Sales after graduation. This position may be located in the following cities: Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Kansas City, KS; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR; Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; Columbus, OH; Louisville, KY; Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Work on an individual project with your direct team
• Interact with leadership in the company, including VPs
• Network across functions and teams
• Participate in social and team building activities
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Provide report outs to leadership on project milestones and challenges
• Utilize reliable transportation to consistently commute to and from their assigned work location
• Travel for business purposes approximately two weeks to support project and operational objectives

Nature and Scope

Works within well-defined instructions; uses established procedures and works under supervision to perform assigned tasks. Work is supervised but requires creative thinking and self-starting behaviors.

Knowledge and Skills

• Project planning skills
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and adjust to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including skills to build relationships with stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives

Experience

No previous experience is required.

Education

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college or university
• Graduation dates: December 2027 – May 2028

Physical Work Requirements

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.