Summer Intern - Sales & Marketing
About The Position
Digital Realty is seeking motivated, intellectually curious students to join our Sales & Marketing Internship Program for a 10–12 week summer experience. Interns will be placed on a dedicated team aligned to key revenue-driving priorities such as Growth Marketing, Global Channels & Alliances, or Business Development. This program provides hands-on exposure to how a global organization brings solutions to market, builds strategic partnerships, generates demand, and advances sales opportunities. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain practical insight into modern go-to-market strategies while developing foundational business skills. Potential Internship Areas Growth Marketing Support initiatives that build brand awareness, generate pipeline, and accelerate customer engagement. Assist in executing integrated marketing campaigns, events, and digital programs Support demand generation activities such as webinars, trade shows, workshops, and targeted campaigns Analyze marketing performance and help translate data into actionable insights Coordinate project logistics, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables Help drive digital engagement through social channels and campaign tactics Global Channels & Alliances Gain exposure to the partner ecosystem that extends Digital Realty’s market reach and supports indirect sales strategy. Conduct market and competitor research to evaluate partner positioning and co-marketing opportunities Analyze partner activity and trends to identify opportunities for expanded engagement Support strategic partner initiatives and transformation projects Assist in developing presentations and recommendations for channel leadership Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner programs and effectiveness Business Development Help identify, qualify, and advance new opportunities that contribute to sales pipeline growth. Support lead generation initiatives to create new demand for the sales organization Research and categorize prospective customers using established qualification criteria Track prospecting, qualification, and nurturing activities within sales systems Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support inbound and outbound outreach efforts Help monitor pipeline activity and provide insights on campaign effectiveness Contribute to forecasting and reporting related to qualified demand
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or a related field
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally across teams
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative approach paired with initiative and self-motivation
- Comfort learning new technologies and business systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Positive attitude, curiosity, and a strong work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with CRM or marketing platforms is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Support initiatives that build brand awareness, generate pipeline, and accelerate customer engagement.
- Assist in executing integrated marketing campaigns, events, and digital programs
- Support demand generation activities such as webinars, trade shows, workshops, and targeted campaigns
- Analyze marketing performance and help translate data into actionable insights
- Coordinate project logistics, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables
- Help drive digital engagement through social channels and campaign tactics
- Conduct market and competitor research to evaluate partner positioning and co-marketing opportunities
- Analyze partner activity and trends to identify opportunities for expanded engagement
- Support strategic partner initiatives and transformation projects
- Assist in developing presentations and recommendations for channel leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner programs and effectiveness
- Help identify, qualify, and advance new opportunities that contribute to sales pipeline growth.
- Support lead generation initiatives to create new demand for the sales organization
- Research and categorize prospective customers using established qualification criteria
- Track prospecting, qualification, and nurturing activities within sales systems
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to support inbound and outbound outreach efforts
- Help monitor pipeline activity and provide insights on campaign effectiveness
- Contribute to forecasting and reporting related to qualified demand
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Career Level
Intern
