Spring 2027 Intern - Sales Development (Account Intelligence)

Workiva Inc.
Ames, Iowa, United StatesPosted Aug 31, 2026
Sales / BDSpring 2027

About the role

As a Sales Development Intern, you will focus on researching accounts to help identify new business opportunities, using your analytical skills to gather valuable insights and create a strong foundation for Workiva to engage with prospects. You’ll support pipeline growth by collecting and organizing account information for current and potential clients. In our fast-faced, collaborative environment, your ideas are valued, providing a unique opportunity to develop skills in business research and client development. What You’ll Do Collaborate to build engagement strategies for potential customer and prospect accounts Conduct baseline research to identify key contacts, account information, and potential needs of target clients Support outreach efforts with accurate data and insights, contributing to campaign and engagement strategy Build knowledge of Workiva’s product offerings and understand market dynamics to enhance research quality What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field of study

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to lead generation or sales development activities Exposure to sales methodologies Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software Strong ability to analyze and organize data, with attention to detail Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Travel Requirements and Working Conditions Minimal travel Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more. When can you expect to hear back? We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to

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