Smart Buildings Technical Sales Intern

About the role

Siemens Smart Buildings Sales Internship is a 10‑week hybrid program based at the Chicago area branch office in Rolling Meadows, IL. Interns rotate through Building Automation, Fire & Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability Systems, supporting both Solutions Sales (new construction) and Service Sales (service agreements for commercial building automation, fire/life safety, and security systems). The program is designed to develop future talent and help interns identify potential career paths at Siemens after graduation.

Program details

• Duration: 10 weeks
• Start dates: May 17, May 24, June 7, or June 14, 2027
• Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours/week
• Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (hybrid; no relocation assistance or housing stipend)

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day activities:

• Work alongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives within the local branch office
• Assist the sales team with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach
• Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and reports
• Help manage CRM data by tracking leads and maintaining data accuracy
• Shadow sales calls and meetings to learn effective sales techniques
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (operations, other business units, departments) to support customer engagement
• Analyze sales performance data and provide insights into driving growth
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas for improving sales processes
• Participate in sales‑related activities (prospecting, go‑to‑market strategy, building B2B relationships, on‑the‑job training and shadowing)
• Rotate through core business segments: Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security, and Energy/Sustainability Systems

Core responsibilities:

• Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens’ digital service delivery as a key differentiator
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes
• Help prospect for new customers and engage existing customers on new offerings
• Visit customer sites with both Solutions and Services Sales Teams
• Develop value‑based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations
• Work with operations, finance, legal, and other inside/outside resources to obtain the sale
• Attend job take‑offs and turnover meetings
• Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay current on market, business, and product trends

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited 4‑year U.S. college or university (rising Junior or Senior)
• Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management, or Business Administration, Sales/Marketing with a strong technical engineering aptitude
• Preferred: Participation in a school‑sponsored sales engineering club/organization, or pursuing a professional sales certificate
• Availability: Able to work 40 hours/week for the full 10‑week program (May–July or June–August)
• Relocation: No relocation assistance or housing stipend; must be willing and able to work at the branch office and surrounding local area
• Work authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. The program does not support students on visas such as F‑1, J‑1, M‑1, H‑1B, OPT, or CPT.

Benefits

• Hourly pay: $24–$28 per hour, based on projected graduation year (actual wage may vary based on budget, experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location)
• 401(k): Eligible to contribute to Siemens’ 401(k) program