Sales Intern Jobs in Virginia

Sales Intern jobs in Virginia concentrate in technology, defense contracting, and financial services, with strong demand at every level from first-year undergraduates to graduating seniors seeking a launch point in professional sales. The busiest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where anchor employers such as Leidos, Capital One, and General Dynamics have a lasting presence and run structured internship cohorts. The most in-demand specialties within sales internships are B2B technology solutions, government and federal account sales, and financial products. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerEnterprise Mobility
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring20
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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2027 Technical Sales Intern - Services
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2027 Technical Sales Intern - Services
Trane Technologies
Chesapeake, Virginia
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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2027 Technical Sales Intern - Equipment
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2027 Technical Sales Intern - Equipment
Trane Technologies
Chesapeake, Virginia
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
Lotus Sales
Arlington, Virginia
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$7,000 - $20k/yr
51-200

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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
Lotus Sales
Lynchburg, Virginia
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$7,000 - $20k/yr
51-200

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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
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2026 Summer Sales Intern - Housing Provided + Paid
Lotus Sales
Newport News, Virginia
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$7,000 - $20k/yr
51-200

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Sales Intern Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
4 jobs
Chesapeake
4 jobs
Norfolk
3 jobs
Virginia Beach
3 jobs
Herndon
2 jobs
Arlington
2 jobs
Lynchburg
2 jobs
Midlothian
2 jobs
Newport News
2 jobs

Sales Intern Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Enterprise Mobility14
  • Lotus Sales7
  • Trane Technologies2
  • Hoffman & Hoffman2
  • ICF1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales intern jobs across Virginia.

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in business, marketing, or a related field
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated in coursework or activities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity at a Virginia office location
  • Prior customer-facing experience in retail, hospitality, or campus organizations preferred
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot is a plus

Sales Intern Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales intern in Virginia?

The most direct path is enrolling in a business, marketing, or communications program at a Virginia college or university, then applying during spring and fall recruiting cycles. Virginia does not require a state-issued license for sales interns in most industries, though insurance or financial services internships may require sponsorship toward a Virginia resident producer license through the State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance. Building a record of customer-facing work and completing relevant coursework strengthens any application.

Which companies hire sales interns in Virginia?

Virginia sales intern roles are posted by Enterprise Mobility, Lotus Sales, and Trane Technologies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Northern Virginia's concentration of technology and defense contractors means many of these internships are tied to government-facing B2B sales teams.

Which Virginia cities have the most sales intern jobs?

Richmond, Chesapeake, and Norfolk lead Virginia for sales intern openings. Northern Virginia drives the largest share because of its dense cluster of federal contractors, cybersecurity firms, and technology companies, while Richmond's finance and insurance sector anchors steady demand there, and Virginia Beach attracts openings connected to defense, retail, and regional financial services employers.

Are there remote sales intern jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because sales internships typically involve client calls, team shadowing, and in-person training. About 71% of sales intern openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a growing number of technology and SaaS companies that allow interns to work from home for portions of the week. The most remote-eligible tasks tend to be lead research, CRM data entry, and virtual prospecting calls.

How can I get hired as a sales intern in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is applying through structured internship programs at large Virginia employers during on-campus recruiting, which are open specifically to students with no prior sales background. Capital One and Leidos, for example, run formalized early-career programs in the Richmond and Northern Virginia areas that accept undergraduates from Virginia colleges with no direct sales history. Lateral experience in customer service, campus leadership, or retail shows the communication skills employers value most, and completing a Securities Industry Essentials exam or pursuing a Virginia producer license candidate status gives applicants in finance-adjacent roles a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to sales intern jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to sales intern jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and availability, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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