Overview: The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for active duty service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of military service. SkillBridge connects service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. For this position, you must be Skillbridge approved through your Command to participate in this 120-day internship. About Cvent Cvent is a leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,800+ employees and nearly 22,000 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. The DNA of Cvent is our people, and our culture has an emphasis on fostering intrapreneurship --a system that encourages Cventers to think and act like individual entrepreneurs and empowers them to take action, embrace risk, and make decisions as if they had founded the company themselves. We foster an environment that promotes agility, which means we don’t have the luxury to wait for perfection. At Cvent, we value the diverse perspectives that each individual brings. Whether working with a team of colleagues or with clients, we ensure that we foster a culture that celebrates differences and builds on shared connections. Upon completion of the DOD SkillBridge Internship, the intern will have gained a realistic preview of the role of a Sales Development Representative through job shadowing, mentorship from senior leaders, and hands-on learning. This position will report to the Sales Development organisation and require partnering with all levels of Marketing and Sales – with the ultimate goal of setting up qualified meetings for the sales team which ensures a steady pipeline of new business opportunities. We’re looking for Sales Development Representatives who are ready to get top notch business, sales, and customer relationship experience. This is a great opportunity to build a career at a company that’s transforming its industry. After four-weeks of elite-level sales training, you’ll join a diverse team of high performing sales professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to establish initial points of contact with prospective and or current customers. We have openings across multiple product lines. The ideal candidate should be highly ambitious with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a challenging, fun work environment. We’re looking for someone who wants to have a direct impact on the growth of our company. As a Sales Development Representative you’ll have the chance to help us increase our market share and expand our existing client base. This Program will be a 120-day internship, a total of four months or 16 weeks, during which the Intern will be trained on the core competencies and responsibilities of a Sales Development Representative at Cvent. Upon successful completion of the program, Interns will have a good understanding of: Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Cvent’s products or services, how they work, and their value propositions Ability to explain product features and benefits effectively to potential customers Sales Techniques: Familiarity with different sales skills including qualification and objection handling Understanding of lead generation, prospecting, and multi-channel outreach techniques (phone, email, social media). CRM Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CRM, Sales Engagement, and Sales Prospecting technologies In This Role, You Will: Serve as the first point of contact and provide product information to prospective customers Lead identification and qualification Partner with Senior Sales Team to achieve new business quotas Attend industry events to meet with prospective customers Drive traffic to Cvent seminars and online demonstrations Provide feedback for product enhancements Here's What You Need: U.S. Military experience as an E4 or above (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force) Command approval to participate in this internship High school diploma or state-recognized GED required Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong sense of initiative and personal leadership Ability to work within a team to achieve goals Strong business acumen, ethics and high integrity Excel at developing relationships over the phone Ability to handle high outbound call volume (50-60 calls/day) with correspondingly high talk time Must be articulate, organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-changing environment Service / Rating / Job Title ARMY – 79R Recruiter, 27D Paralegal Specialist, 42A Human Resources Specialist, 42B Human Resources Officer NAVY – Navy Counselor Recruiter (NCR), Legalman (LN) Personnel Specialist (PS) and Yeomen (YN) MARINES – 8411 Recruiter, 8412 Career Recruiter, 0100 Basic Personnel and Administration Marine, 0121 Personnel Clerk, 0143 Career Retention Specialist, 4400 Basic Legal Services Marine, 4421 Legal Services Specialist AIRFORCE – 8R000 Enlisted Accessions Recruiter, 83R0 Air Force Recruiting Service, 3F0X1 Personnel Specialist, 5J0X1 Paralegal COASTGUARD – Talent Acquisition (TA), CG-123 Office of Civilian Human Resources Operations, CG-LGL10 Legal SPACE FORCE – Intelligence Analyst, Acquisitions Officer, Knowledge Management