Staples is business-to-business. You are what binds us together. We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. Do you have a passion for people and enjoy working on a collaborative team? Are you process-oriented and highly organized? Well, look no further. We are looking for a smart, passionate, and driven intern to join our Staples team, and you might be the person we are looking for. Target Start Date: June 7, 2027 – August 20, 2027 (11-week program) Location: Lake Mary, Florida (Onsite) Note: This internship position is eligible for students actively enrolled at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida only. What You Bring to the Table: • Collaborative – Builds strong partnerships and works effectively with teammates, leaders, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals. • Customer Focused – Demonstrates curiosity about customer needs and is committed to delivering value through thoughtful communication and problem-solving. • Inclusive – Contributes to a welcoming and supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. • Innovative – Brings new ideas, embraces technology, and seeks opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiency. • Self-Developer – Eager to learn, actively seeks feedback, and continuously builds sales, business, and professional skills through experience and development opportunities. • Results-Oriented – Takes initiative, stays organized, and remains focused on achieving goals in a fast-paced sales environment. What You'll Be Doing: • Support the Sales Development team in identifying and engaging prospective/existing business customers. • Conduct account research to uncover opportunities, key contacts, and business insights that support outreach efforts. • Assist with lead generation, qualification, and pipeline development activities within Salesforce and other sales tools. • Participate in call shadowing, coaching sessions, and sales training to build foundational sales and business development skills. • Partner with Sales Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams on strategic initiatives and special projects. • Support AI-powered sales tools and technology initiatives through testing, feedback, documentation, and training material development. • Present project findings, recommendations, and progress updates to stakeholders throughout the internship. What You'll Gain: • Hands-on experience in Sales Development, Business Development, and Sales Operations. • Exposure to CRM platforms such as Salesforce and modern AI-powered sales technologies. • Professional coaching and mentorship from experienced sales leaders. • Experience working on strategic projects that directly impact business growth. • A pathway to explore future career opportunities within Sales, Business Development, Sales Operations, and Revenue Strategy. What’s needed - Basic Qualifications: • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Business Administration, or a related field • Must be a rising junior, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Strong Excel skills: ability to use a pivot table What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications: • Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative • Ability to multitask and be flexible with new initiatives • Detailed and highly organized