Sales Operations Internships
Sales operations internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working sales operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Retail, Manufacturing, and Transportation & Logistics, with Nacre Capital, Tesla, and Grainger among the employers posting roles now.
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Seed-X is an innovative, high-growth AgTech company revolutionizing the agriculture industry. We leverage proprietary AI, machine vision, and deep learning algorithms to analyze seeds at the individual level, providing unmatched insights into genetic purity, quality, and germination potential. Our technology enables breeders and producers to drastically improve seed quality, increase yields, and ensure a more secure, sustainable food future. Join us as we transform the global seed and grain supply chain.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, and results-driven Operations and Sales Intern to support our day-to-day operations and spearhead the growth of Seed-X's cutting-edge AI technology within the vital California vegetable seed markets.
This is a dynamic, "hunter" role for a hands-on, commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Based in the Davis, Salinas, or Sacramento area, you will be the face of Seed-X in your territory, balancing technical operations with proactive sales outreach to drive the adoption of our advanced seed analysis and sorting solutions among leading seed companies, breeders, and producers.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Field Operations
- Machine Operation: Execute and monitor AI-driven seed sorting machines to process, analyze, and grade seed and grain batches.
- Data Collection: Conduct precise phenotyping assessments using Seed-X’s proprietary mobile software.
- Data Management: Process, clean, and structure phenotypical data to support ongoing AI training and algorithm development.
- Order Administration: Oversee the administrative pipeline for new customer orders, ensuring accurate data entry, thorough documentation, and seamless internal coordination.
- Territory Growth: Develop and execute a localized sales strategy to introduce Seed-X’s AI-powered solutions to major seed companies and vegetable breeders in the region.
- Lead Generation: Proactively identify, target, and pitch new business opportunities to generate revenue and expand our market footprint.
- Marketing Initiatives: Support and drive local marketing campaigns, ensuring initiatives are effectively executed, tracked, and optimized for lead generation.
- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of regional market trends, competitor activity, and agricultural shifts to identify new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Location: Must be based in (or able to easily commute across) the Davis, Salinas, or Sacramento, CA regions.
- Mindset: A positive, proactive, and highly responsible attitude with a strong willingness to learn complex technical workflows.
- Industry Expertise (Strong Plus): Direct exposure to or experience within the vegetable seed industry (e.g., seed sales, crop protection, breeding support) or the broader AgTech sector is a significant advantage.
- Tech Savviness: Comfortable working with new software and AI data tools; ability to conceptually understand and pitch a highly technical, data-driven product rather than a traditional agricultural commodity.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interface directly with growers, plant breeders, and corporate stakeholders.
Seed-X is an innovative, high-growth AgTech company revolutionizing the agriculture industry. We leverage proprietary AI, machine vision, and deep learning algorithms to analyze seeds at the individual level, providing unmatched insights into genetic purity, quality, and germination potential. Our technology enables breeders and producers to drastically improve seed quality, increase yields, and ensure a more secure, sustainable food future. Join us as we transform the global seed and grain supply chain.
The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, and results-driven Operations and Sales Intern to support our day-to-day operations and spearhead the growth of Seed-X's cutting-edge AI technology within the vital California vegetable seed markets.
This is a dynamic, "hunter" role for a hands-on, commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Based in the Davis, Salinas, or Sacramento area, you will be the face of Seed-X in your territory, balancing technical operations with proactive sales outreach to drive the adoption of our advanced seed analysis and sorting solutions among leading seed companies, breeders, and producers.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Field Operations
- Machine Operation: Execute and monitor AI-driven seed sorting machines to process, analyze, and grade seed and grain batches.
- Data Collection: Conduct precise phenotyping assessments using Seed-X’s proprietary mobile software.
- Data Management: Process, clean, and structure phenotypical data to support ongoing AI training and algorithm development.
- Order Administration: Oversee the administrative pipeline for new customer orders, ensuring accurate data entry, thorough documentation, and seamless internal coordination.
- Territory Growth: Develop and execute a localized sales strategy to introduce Seed-X’s AI-powered solutions to major seed companies and vegetable breeders in the region.
- Lead Generation: Proactively identify, target, and pitch new business opportunities to generate revenue and expand our market footprint.
- Marketing Initiatives: Support and drive local marketing campaigns, ensuring initiatives are effectively executed, tracked, and optimized for lead generation.
- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of regional market trends, competitor activity, and agricultural shifts to identify new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Location: Must be based in (or able to easily commute across) the Davis, Salinas, or Sacramento, CA regions.
- Mindset: A positive, proactive, and highly responsible attitude with a strong willingness to learn complex technical workflows.
- Industry Expertise (Strong Plus): Direct exposure to or experience within the vegetable seed industry (e.g., seed sales, crop protection, breeding support) or the broader AgTech sector is a significant advantage.
- Tech Savviness: Comfortable working with new software and AI data tools; ability to conceptually understand and pitch a highly technical, data-driven product rather than a traditional agricultural commodity.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interface directly with growers, plant breeders, and corporate stakeholders.
Sales Operations Internship Market
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Tips for Your Sales Operations Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role posting suggests
Large employers recruit summer sales operations interns the preceding fall, and structured cohort programs can close before many students start searching. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single season to open.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams expect limited work history from interns, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects that show your analytical thinking, pipeline analyses in Excel or a BI tool, CRM workflow builds, or territory mapping exercises. Include the tools used and link to the finished work wherever possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career 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 gives you more options when structured program timelines don't align with yours.
Practice the actual sales operations intern screen before you apply
Sales operations intern interviews typically include an analytical or data exercise, a case conversation about a business problem, and questions on tools like Excel, SQL, or Salesforce. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final result.
Target structured rotational and university cohort programs first
Larger companies often run dedicated sales operations internship pipelines built to train people new to the field. These rotational and cohort programs recruit early, fill fast, and give you structured mentorship from working sales operations professionals. Identify the programs that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave, not after you have finished other applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 67% of the sales operations internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. On Migrate Mate, work-type filters are on the search page and take effect immediately.
Sales Operations Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales operations internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that gives recruiters something concrete to assess, documented analyses, CRM workflow builds, or pipeline reporting samples that show your thinking. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a sales operations internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real work, available headcount at the end of the summer, and return-offer timelines that vary by company. Treat each project and stakeholder relationship as an opportunity to demonstrate fit, but build your search as if the offer is not coming.
When should I apply for sales operations internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at structured programs can open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single hiring season to begin.
Are sales operations internships paid?
Most professional sales operations internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer discloses it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at larger companies and more frequent at very early-stage startups, so review each listing carefully before applying.
What should a sales operations internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. Name the tools you used, the problem you solved, and where the work can be seen, linked analyses, published dashboards, CRM build documentation, or pipeline reporting samples give recruiters something real to assess for sales operations candidates. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put the most relevant projects first.
Are there remote sales operations internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 33% of the sales operations internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type at the start of your search so you only see the listings you can actually take.
Can international students get sales operations 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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