Sales Intern at Raptor Technologies in Houston, TX

Summary: Raptor Technologies is a school safety partner dedicated to protecting children and schools through innovative technology solutions. As a Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in software sales, supporting sales development leads and collaborating with various teams to track leads and maintain Salesforce metrics. Responsibilities: - Track every inbound web generated lead to ensure proper tasks are created in Salesforce, enabling efficient follow-up by SDRs - Assist with day to day manual tracking of prospects and contacts within the K12 education space - Help ensure Salesforce metrics—pipeline, lead status, data accuracy—are properly maintained and up to date - Begin training on entry level sales motions: from lead qualification to outreach coordination - Collaborate with the Sr. Director, Global Sales Development and the U.S. Sales Development Manager to support sales initiatives - Coordinate with Marketing, Product, and other departments to align lead activity with campaign and product intelligence Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a college or university - Comfortable using basic CRM tools; Salesforce knowledge a plus - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Capable of working independently and managing time effectively within a part-time schedule - Genuine interest in software, K12 education, and developing a sales career Preferred Qualifications: - Excited about a future in sales: You're eager to launch a career here and learn by doing - Comfortable with technology: Particularly Salesforce (experience is a bonus, enthusiasm is a must) - Ready to work closely with senior sales leaders: You will be able to take direction and proactively offer support - Able to coordinate across functions: You will partner with Marketing, Product, and other departments to drive clarity and alignment - Organized, detail oriented, and proactive: Capable of tracking multiple leads and prospects with care - Curious and coachable: You're excited to take on entry-level sales tasks and build skills Required Skills: Salesforce, CRM tools, Software sales, K12 education domain, Coachability Benefits: Remote-first philosophy, Paid holidays, Workplace flexibility