Job Description

Role:

Sales – Inside Sales

 

Overview:

Forescout Technologies is one of the hottest cybersecurity companies on the planet and we are seeking ambitious and energetic future leaders to participate in our ASPIRE - 2025 Intern Program. Our interns will join teams that are shaping the cybersecurity landscape and are given the opportunity to work on projects that will have a real impact. This is your chance to show off your skills, work in one of the most exciting and relevant technology fields around, and pave the way for an exciting career opportunity – we want applicants who are looking to earn a spot at Forescout upon graduation. And you will have a ton of fun along the way!

At Forescout, we value and embrace diversity, equality, and collaboration.  We hope that our FY25 ASPIRE Cohort will be a direct reflection of those values.

The ASPIRE Intern Program is designed to immerse you in a team environment from which you will gain hands-on experience, knowledge, mentorship, and professional skills that will catapult your career.  You will work daily within your host team as well as participate in weekly fun and insightful activities created specifically for our intern cohort.  Your program will conclude with the presentation of your final project presented to our executives by you and a representative from your host team.    

Program Details and Requirements:

• 9-week paid summer intern program located in Plano, Texas.
• Interns will have an opportunity to earn income while at Forescout and will be paid $20 per hour for a maximum of 30 hours per week for the duration of the program.
• Must be at least a junior in college or equivalent trade or technical school. 
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (and be able to provide their transcript) 
• Must live in the location of the internship opportunity

What you bring to the table:

• Critical Thinking– The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome.
• Teamwork - Works with and helps others to accomplish objectives.
• Interpersonal Relations - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.
• Verbal and Written Communications – Ability to research material and create presentations based on a given subject material. Willingness to ask questions for clarity.

What you will gain from this internship:

• Ability to Multitask: Effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, thinking outside the box to overcome obstacles and drive business success.
• Building Your Brand in IT Sales: Develop a strong professional presence in the IT sales industry by learning industry trends, networking, and establishing credibility with clients and prospects.
• Soft Selling Skills: Utilize consultative sales techniques to build relationships, understand customer needs, and guide prospects through the decision-making process without aggressive selling tactics.
• Prospecting: Identify and engage potential clients through research, outreach, and lead generation strategies, effectively filling the sales pipeline.
• Qualifying Questions: Ask targeted questions to assess a prospect’s needs, budget, and decision-making process, ensuring alignment with company offerings before advancing the sales conversation. 

 

Must-Have Skill Requirements:

• Organization Skills
• Coachable Mindset
• Eager to learn Sales
• Effective communicator

 

Nice-to-Have Skill Requirements:

• Communication Skills
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Coachable & Willingness to Learn
• Time Management & Organization
• Initiative & Problem Solving

Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer internship,

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