Smart Security Sales Internship

Siemens Smart Security Sales Internship

Job Family: Buildings

Location: Chicago area branch, located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Undergraduate: Rising Sophomore or Junior, graduating between May 2028 - May 2029

Duration: 10 weeks

Start Dates: May 18, June 1, June 8, or June 15, 2026

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this by empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? You design your future.

Are you looking for an internship where you can showcase your technical aptitude and passion for problem solving to ensure customers can work in a comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient environment? Does gaining hands-on experience, real-world skills and valuable knowledge while developing yourself professionally sound exciting to you? Join our Siemens Smart Buildings Internship Program as a Smart Security Sales Intern in Summer 2026!

Today's businesses face a range of key security challenges, which can include anticipating threats, securing complex sites, controlling access to facilities, and monitoring multiple locations, not to mention the need for notifying occupants and stakeholders in the event of an emergency. As a global leader, Siemens can provide security equipment, services and solutions to meet their customers' needs which include video management, access control, security platforms and mass notification. We can help keep our customers' security systems running smoothly by providing services such as security assessment and planning, testing and inspecting and preventative maintenance services.

What will I do as a Smart Security Sales Intern?

• Work alongside Sales Managers and Sales Executives within the local branch office.
• Assist the sales team with lead generation, prospecting, and account outreach.
• Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Help manage CRM data by tracking leads and maintaining data accuracy.
• Shadow sales calls and meetings to learn effective sales techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, other business units, departments, etc.) to support customer engagement.
• Analyze sales performance data and provide insights into driving growth.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas for improving sales processes.
• Participate in sales related activities (learning how to prospect, go-to-market, build B2B relationships, on-the-job training and shadowing, etc.)
• Rotate through our core business segments, which include Building Automation, Fire/Life Safety, Security and Energy/Sustainability Systems.

What will my responsibilities be as a Smart Security Sales Intern?

• Position Siemens as an industry leader among service providers, leveraging Siemens world-class digital service delivery as a key differentiator.
• Collaborate with operations and internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Help prospect for new customers and engage with existing customers on new offerings.
• Visit customer sites with both Solutions and Services Sales Teams.
• Develop value-based proposals, estimates, specifications, and presentations.
• Work with operations, finance, legal and other inside and outside resources to obtain the sale.
• Attend job take-offs and turnover meetings.
• Actively participate in sales department meetings, workshops, and seminars to stay knowledgeable on current market, business, and product trends.

The goal of this internship program is to develop future talent for the Siemens organization and help you identify where you may be interested in pursuing a career at Siemens post-graduation.

To apply for the Smart Security Sales Internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Must be current enrollment as an undergraduate at an accredited 4-year U.S. college or university.
• Majors: Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy/Sustainability, Built Environment, Construction Management or Business Administration, Sales/Marketing with a strong technical engineering aptitude.
• Preferred: Participation in a school sponsored sales engineering club/organization, pursuing a professional sales certificate or similar.
• Earliest Graduation Date: Rising Junior, graduating between December 2027 – May 2028
• Availability: Ability to work 40-hours per week for the 10-week program (May - July or June - August).
• Relocation: No relocation assistance or housing stipend is provided. Must be willing and able to work at the branch office location and surrounding local area.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company or school sponsorship. This program does not support students on a Visa such as F1, J1, M1 and H1B as well as OPT/CPT.

Benefits: The hourly pay range for this position is $24 - $28 per hour, based on your projected graduation year. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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