This is a paid Summer 2025 Internship. This is a temporary, full-time internship. Candidates must be able to commit to a 10 week program in Washington DC. Compensation: $20 - $24/ hour.

Team & Position Details: 

Are you a career driven student looking to take your first step into the world of software sales? Virtru is seeking a Sales Intern, like a full time Sales Development Representative. Candidates must be able to think on their feet, take initiative to assist their team, and be willing to contribute new ideas to already established processes. Interns will receive comprehensive training to prepare them for a rewarding sales career.

As a Sales Intern, your responsibilities will include:

Assist Virtru’s VP of Sales by organizing and carrying out sales-related projects Perform sales operations and administrative duties as needed Facilitate identification and qualify potential prospects Use sales and marketing technologies to prospect and manage your outreach (Salesforce.com, Outreach.io, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Hubspot) Connect with targeted prospects to deliver the Virtru value proposition Outbound prospect and generate qualified sales opportunities for sales reps. Outreach - this role  calls, emails and LinkedIn messages regularly! Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service Assist with providing product information to prospective customers

Skills that will help you thrive in this role: 

Ability to make informed decisions based off of data Possess the ability to learn quickly and embrace change A positive attitude and a strong work ethic Desire to work for a high growth start up, and okay with the changes that come along the way

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

Thinking outside the box and respectfully challenging your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve Comfortable with asynchronous communication including Slack, email, Zoom, etc.

As a Virtru Summer Intern:

During the interview process, you will meet with your Manager and discuss role expectations, your interests, and your skills. As a Virtru intern, you will work closely with your team and assist with challenging tasks and responsibilities to help Virtru come closer to achieving our goals. And of course, if you would like to learn more about something, just ask. 

In the Internship Cohort, you will be managed by your internship coordinator and HR advocate, Bella. Organized events, such as games nights, career workshops, and speaker series sessions are planned and executed specifically for interns. 

As an important team member of Virtru, you will be included in company-wide meetings and events, including one-on-one sessions with your department’s executive leader (giving you a peek as to what it’s like working with us full-time)!. You will gain real-world, hands-on learning and contribute to critical elements of an enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) business. You will be joining a highly collaborative company, with the opportunity to reach out to anyone for questions, with a summer mentor and HR advocate to assist you with internal networking!

Events to note in the ten week summer session:

First week of Onboarding, just like a full-time employee! Weekly sessions with your HR advocate, 1:1 and in a group setting Two formal feedback sessions 1:1 session with Steering/Executive Leader Opportunity for in-office visit/mentorship 

This internship is for learners ready to work in a connected hybrid environment. While we are not a strict 9-5 work environment, you will be responsible for timely responses in Slack, email, and meeting attendance. 

Intern Perks & Benefits:

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

Our sales team is currently operating in a hybrid capacity, with the expectation that employees would travel to our headquarters (1801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 2-3 days per week, as well as for specific team and company-wide events Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social! A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first. We only ask that you communicate with your team and manager to let them know when you will be unavailable.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities. 

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.