Sales Intern

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

At Itron, we are shaping a more resourceful world by delivering innovative technology solutions that help utilities and cities better manage energy and water. Our Sales Internship - Technology & Utilities Focus is an immersive program designed to develop future leaders through real-world experience, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to the evolving landscape of utility technology.
This rotational internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals across Sales, Solution Architecture, and Executive Leadership. You'll gain hands-on experience in how Itron delivers value to customers through data-driven, customer-centric solutions that support a more sustainable future.

Duties and Responsibilities
*Participate in a structured rotational program across three core areas:

1. Sales Specialists: Learn how we identify customer challenges and craft compelling, customer-first value propositions that drive impact.

2. Solution Architecture / Pre-Sales: Collaborate with technical experts to understand how Itron's solutions are designed, configured, and positioned to meet complex utility needs.

3. Leadership Immersion: Gain strategic insight by observing executive-level decision-making, customer engagement, and leadership in action.

*Contribute to a capstone project that integrates your learnings from each rotation. You'll present your findings and recommendations to Itron leadership at the end of the program.
*Engage in team meetings, customer calls, and internal training sessions to deepen your understanding of Itron's business, solutions, and customer relationships.
*Receive ongoing mentorship and feedback from leaders across departments to support your personal and professional growth.
*Demonstrate Itron's core values-customer centricity, authenticity, accountability, agility, collaboration, and innovation-in every aspect of your work.

Required Skills & Experience
*Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
*Strong interest in sales, technology, and the utilities or energy sector.
*Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
*A self-starter with a growth mindset and a passion for learning.
*Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Skills & Experience
*Previous internship or project experience in sales, customer engagement, or technical solutioning.
*Familiarity with smart grid, IoT, or energy management technologies.
*Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or community settings.

What You'll Gain
*Exposure to multiple facets of a global technology company serving the utility and energy sectors.
*Mentorship from experienced leaders across sales, technical, and executive teams.
*A meaningful, high-impact project that showcases your skills and insights.
*A supportive, inclusive environment that values your contributions and encourages innovation.

Travel: 0 - 10%

Physical Demands
*This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
*This position will be a hybrid role and tied to our Austin, TX location.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com