16 Year Microsoft Partner Cloud 9

Inside Sales Intern (Full-Time Internship)

Full Time
Downers Grove, IL
Posted 2 weeks ago

Inside Sales Intern (Full-Time Internship)

The Opportunity

Cloud 9 Infosystems is seeking a highly motivated Inside Sales Intern to support our business development and sales team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This full-time internship is a hands-on outbound sales role focused on cold calling, prospecting, lead generation, qualification and appointment setting.

The ideal candidate is energetic, confident, comfortable speaking with business and technology leaders, and interested in building a career in B2B technology sales. The role offers direct exposure to Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data and analytics, application development, managed services and enterprise technology consulting.

This is not an administrative internship. The selected candidate will spend a significant portion of each day engaging prospective customers, identifying needs, generating interest, qualifying opportunities and scheduling meetings for the sales team.

Key Responsibilities

As an Inside Sales Intern, you will help identify, engage, and qualify prospective customers through high-volume outbound outreach and coordinated sales development activities.

  • Make 100-150 outbound cold calls per day to prospective business customers.
  • Contact IT leaders, technology executives, business leaders and other key decision-makers.
  • Introduce Cloud 9 Infosystems and communicate the value of our technology and consulting services.
  • Prospect into targeted companies and identify appropriate decision-makers.
  • Generate new sales leads through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, account research and other outbound prospecting activities.
  • Qualify prospects by identifying business needs, current technology environments, upcoming initiatives and potential sales opportunities.
  • Schedule qualified introductory meetings for Cloud 9 sales representatives and technical specialists.
  • Follow up consistently with prospects who have expressed interest.
  • Maintain accurate records of calls, conversations, follow-ups and opportunities within CRM systems.
  • Support outbound campaigns across Cloud 9 Infosystems’ technology solution areas, including: Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Modernization, Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Application Development and Managed Services.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to improve calling scripts, messaging, objection handling, and prospecting strategies.
  • Participate in weekly sales meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are motivated, results-oriented, and eager to develop a career in technology sales.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program (MBA preferred) or actively pursuing admission to a Master’s program.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable engaging senior business and technology decision-makers by phone.
  • Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume outbound calling environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:

  • MBA concentration in Business, Marketing, Finance, Technology Management, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation, customer service, telemarketing, recruiting, or similar customer-facing roles.
  • Interest in enterprise technology, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • Experience with CRM platforms, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or other sales prospecting tools.

What You'll Gain

This internship provides practical experience and professional development for individuals interested in technology sales, business development, and consulting.

  • Hands-on experience in business-to-business (B2B) technology sales.
  • Professional training in prospecting, lead generation, cold calling, and sales development.
  • Exposure to Microsoft technologies, Azure cloud solutions, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud modernization, data and analytics, application development, and managed services.
  • Direct mentorship from experienced technology sales and consulting professionals.
  • Opportunity to build a strong foundation for careers in:
    • Enterprise Software Sales
    • Technology Consulting
    • Business Development
    • Account Management
    • Customer Success
Job Snapshot

Role Type:
Full-time internship in inside sales and business development

Location:
Downers Grove, Illinois

Experience Level:
Entry-level internship; Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s program enrollment or pursuit preferred as listed

Sales Focus:
Cold calling, prospecting, lead generation, qualification, appointment setting, and outbound campaign support

Daily Outreach:
100–150 outbound cold calls per day

Target Contacts:
IT leaders, technology executives, business leaders, and other key decision-makers

Solution Areas:
Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud modernization, cybersecurity, data and analytics, application development, and managed services

Ideal Candidate:
Energetic, confident, results-oriented candidate interested in building a career in B2B technology sales

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16 Year Microsoft Partner Cloud 9

16+ Years of Partnership 🎉

For over 16+ years, Cloud 9 Infosystems has maintained a strong and enduring partnership with Microsoft—delivering enterprise-grade solutions across cloud, AI, and data platforms. As a Microsoft Designated Solutions Partner, we have consistently enabled organizations to modernize their infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to driving digital transformation with integrity, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. As we look to the future, Cloud 9 remains dedicated to empowering businesses through trusted technology and measurable outcomes.

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