Sales Development Intern

Cyderes

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support Sales Development Representatives with prospecting activities, market research, and CRM management. They will also participate in sales strategy discussions and begin practicing outbound outreach and discovery skills.

Qualifications

This internship is ideal for college students pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field who are interested in technology sales and cybersecurity. The role focuses on developing foundational B2B sales skills through prospect research, CRM management, and supporting sales outreach, with opportunities to practice core SDR activities under guidance.

Job Description

We help the world Be Everyday Ready

Today’s threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

We are looking for a motivated and curious Sales Development Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in the fast-growing cybersecurity industry. This internship is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of B2B sales, prospecting, and business development.
 
In this role, you will support our Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) with day-to-day prospecting activities, market research, and sales operations tasks. As you develop in the role, you will have the opportunity to begin practicing core SDR skills such as outbound outreach, lead qualification, and discovery conversations.
 
This is a great opportunity for students who are competitive, coachable, and interested in pursuing a career in technology sales, cybersecurity, or business development.

\nWhat You'll Do
  • Support SDRs with account research and prospect identification
  • Help build target account lists and prospect data
  • Assist with CRM management and lead tracking
  • Research companies and key decision-makers in target industries
  • Support outbound sales campaigns and messaging preparation
  • Learn how to use sales tools such as Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and 6sense
  • Shadow SDRs during prospect calls and meetings
  • Gradually begin practicing outbound prospecting and call skills
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and sales strategy discussions
  • Report into Senior Sales leadership 
    This is an In-Office position What You'll Learn
  • How modern B2B technology sales works
  • Prospecting strategies used by top-performing SDRs
  • Cold outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn
  • How cybersecurity organizations engage with enterprise clients
  • Sales pipeline fundamentals and CRM usage
  • Professional communication and discovery skills
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Currently enrolled college student (Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Curious, competitive, and eager to learn
  • Comfortable speaking with new people
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Interest in sales, technology, or cybersecurity
  • Coachable and open to feedback
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 WHY CYDERES? 

Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.

✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered

✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most

✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future

✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office

✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter

✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave

✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community

✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program

✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips

✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.

Cyderes

Cyderes is a global cybersecurity partner built for today’s relentless threatscape. We specialize in identity-centric security, managed detection and response, and cloud defense—powered by AI and driven by expert operators. Our mission: arm organizations with the people, platforms, and perspective to "Be everyday ready.”
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