Sales and Application Specialist Internships
Sales and application specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working sales and application specialists, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Control Southern, Emerson, and ByteDance among the employers posting roles now.
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This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with technology portfolio management, resource and time management, financial and project data, and enterprise portfolio management tools.
The ideal candidate does not need a technical or engineering background but should have an interest in technology, strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
*** A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the “Intern Proof of Enrollment” section of the application.
- Supporting the maintenance and validation of timesheet and resource management data.
- Assisting with the administration and ongoing support of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) from a business-user perspective.
- Helping maintain accurate project, portfolio, resource, and financial information within portfolio management tools.
- Reviewing data for completeness and accuracy and helping identify discrepancies that require follow-up.
- Supporting day-to-day activities associated with the TF&I technology portfolio.
- Assisting with basic reporting, tracking, documentation, and portfolio analysis.
- Helping develop user guides, communications, process documentation, and training materials.
- Supporting SPM users by answering basic questions, documenting issues, and helping identify opportunities to improve the user experience.
- Participating in team meetings and working with portfolio team members and business partners on assigned activities.
- Supporting special projects and process-improvement efforts as needed.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Interest in technology, business, project management, portfolio management, or information systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of assigned work.
- Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and concepts.
- Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with project or portfolio management concepts.
- Exposure to tools such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar business applications.
- Interest in understanding how technology investments, projects, resources, and financials are managed within a large organization.
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune . ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with technology portfolio management, resource and time management, financial and project data, and enterprise portfolio management tools.
The ideal candidate does not need a technical or engineering background but should have an interest in technology, strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn.
*** A requirement of this position is you must be currently enrolled in college level courses or a degree-seeking program throughout the duration of the internship. Please upload your transcripts by adding them to the “Intern Proof of Enrollment” section of the application.
- Supporting the maintenance and validation of timesheet and resource management data.
- Assisting with the administration and ongoing support of ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) from a business-user perspective.
- Helping maintain accurate project, portfolio, resource, and financial information within portfolio management tools.
- Reviewing data for completeness and accuracy and helping identify discrepancies that require follow-up.
- Supporting day-to-day activities associated with the TF&I technology portfolio.
- Assisting with basic reporting, tracking, documentation, and portfolio analysis.
- Helping develop user guides, communications, process documentation, and training materials.
- Supporting SPM users by answering basic questions, documenting issues, and helping identify opportunities to improve the user experience.
- Participating in team meetings and working with portfolio team members and business partners on assigned activities.
- Supporting special projects and process-improvement efforts as needed.
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Interest in technology, business, project management, portfolio management, or information systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of assigned work.
- Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and concepts.
- Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with project or portfolio management concepts.
- Exposure to tools such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or similar business applications.
- Interest in understanding how technology investments, projects, resources, and financials are managed within a large organization.
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune . ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Sales and Application Specialist Internship Market
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Tips for Your Sales and Application Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall and close cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so roles appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push.
Build proof before you apply
Hiring teams for sales and application specialist internships expect limited work history, so your projects carry the most weight. Document two or three complete examples with the tools you used, case studies, recorded product demos, or presentation decks that show how you approached a real problem and what you delivered.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on any single channel.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Sales and application specialist intern interviews typically involve a case conversation, a product-sense question, or a scenario where you walk through how you would approach a customer problem. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as your conclusion.
Target structured sales internship programs early
Many larger companies run cohort-based or rotational sales programs designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often provide the most structured mentorship available to early-career candidates. Identify the ones that fit your target industries and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the sales and application specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Sales and Application Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales and application specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For sales and application specialist candidates, documented case studies, product demos, or customer-facing presentations give recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales and application specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for sales and application specialist interns is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Position for one by treating every project seriously, but keep applying to other roles so you are not counting on it.
When should I apply for sales and application specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both the early-opening structured programs and the later-posting smaller cohorts.
Are sales and application specialist internships paid?
Most professional sales and application specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so the best way to gauge what a specific role offers is to review the posting directly.
What should a sales and application specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and where the work can be seen, for sales and application specialist candidates, that means linked case studies, recorded demos, or presentation decks that demonstrate how you framed a problem and drove toward a solution. Add relevant coursework and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote sales and application specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the sales and application specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation and use the work-type filter to see only the listings that match.
Can international students get sales and application specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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