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KnowBe4, Inc.

Sales Development Representative Intern

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KnowBe4, Inc.

Arlington, US · Internship · $42,000 – $55,000

About this role

KnowBe4 is the global leader in Human Risk Management, trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide to secure employees and AI agents. Our HRM+ combines continuous risk intelligence, advanced technical defenses, and personalized training to reduce human risk against deepfakes and AI threats. As a Sales Development Representative Intern, see business through the lens of the world's largest security awareness training platform.

Grow knowledge of KnowBe4’s products, systems, business operations, and sales strategies. Get exposure to real strategies and techniques applied in a working sales organization. Gain hands-on experience effectively finding, cleaning, and prospecting new accounts to become KnowBe4 customers.

Work alongside current SDRs and interface with Account Executives. Shadow sales development representatives with prospective customers. Engage with cross-functional sales teams to understand the KnowBe4 business model better.

Join the best internship program with Ask Me Anything sessions featuring the CEO and senior executives. Receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops. Participate in team-building activities and socials to transition into the workplace.

This hybrid role requires 4 days a week in the Arlington office from May 18th, 2026 to August 14, 2026. It's a paid 13-week program; interns handle relocation and lodging if needed. Apply soon due to large applicant pool and diverse intern selection.

Requirements

  • Residing in the greater Washington DC area
  • Available for hybrid work 4 days a week Monday-Thursday
  • Able to commit to May 18th, 2026 - August 14, 2026 program
  • Aspiring sales professional interested in security awareness training
  • Open to diverse group improving internship experience

Responsibilities

  • Map company structure and verify information to find workable accounts
  • Map and identify appropriate contacts from workable accounts
  • Learn critical elements of prospecting conversations in preparation for qualification calls
  • Role-play to learn conversation best practices, mirroring, labeling, and objection-handling techniques
  • Conduct calls and emails to drive solid demo bookings
  • Schedule and hand-off demo-ready leads to quota-carrying Sales Representatives
  • Organize, clean, prospect, and maintain CRM database
  • Shadow sales development representatives with prospective customers to build conversation skills

Benefits

  • Paid internship
  • Ask Me Anything sessions with CEO and senior executives
  • Company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops
  • Team-building activities and social events
  • Hands-on exposure to real sales conversations and CRM management