Are you the kind of person who sets BIG goals for yourself (and won't quit until you've achieved them)?

Do you have a passion for helping people and driving results?

Are you looking for a summer 2025 internship where you can have a real impact on a growing company?

At Paradox, we believe when you get the people thing right, you can build teams that can change the world. We’re helping organizations around the globe reimagine hiring with our first-of-its-kind recruitment technology. From our Conversational ATS to our best-in-class hiring assessments, Paradox is laser focused on building world class products and a team that our clients love. Our high-performance culture and triple-digit growth have been recognized on Deloitte’s "Fast 500" technology companies, the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, and as a Forbes Best Startup Employers. And we’re just getting started. We are looking for top performers who have a track record of success and want to build a company and create the future together.

The Sales team at Paradox is all about helping and making an impact. We've seen how transformative our software has been for businesses around the world and we have BIG goals for expanding our client base even more. Our Sales Interns (we call them "Talent Experience Specialists") play a critical role in the growth of our company by researching and identifying prospective new clients who can benefit from our products, and building meaningful relationships as we move them through the sales process. In this internship, you'll learn the role of Business Development, receive professional development opportunities, and have a direct impact on Paradox and our clients.

Sound like your perfect fit? We want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Sales Intern, you will be responsible for helping Paradox build relationships and drive business growth through new client acquisition. In this role, you will:

• Research and identify prospective new customers (we call them "clients") who can benefit from our products
• Reach out to potential clients through outbound cold calling, emailing, and other creative approaches to building new connections
• Kick off the sales cycle by creating meaningful relationships with prospects, engaging in consultative conversations that get them excited to consider Paradox solutions
• Book meetings between prospects and Account Executives, meeting or exceeding your weekly goals for qualified meetings
• Challenge yourself to grow personally and professionally by participating in our summer intern program's learning opportunities and networking events
• Participate in cross-functional internship programming intended to support professional and personal growth over the course of the summer
  
  

Experience & Skills Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, graduating Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
• Previous customer-facing work or internship experience, such as customer service, sales, recruiting, or similar roles
• A track record of excellence and distinction, such as leadership roles, awards/scholarships, or other personal accomplishments
• Excellent communication skills & professional phone presence
• Driven to make an impact and exceed sales goals
• Can commit to a 12-week onsite summer internship in our Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL offices (out-of-state students are welcome!)
• Authorization to work in the United States
  
  

Why You Should Work At Paradox

• Work side by side with passionate, purposeful people - Talent is our DNA and we pride ourselves on having the best!
• Ability to make a big impact on a growing organization and drive your own growth
• The opportunity to be part of the team building the next big thing in recruiting technology
• Internal and external professional development, coaching, and continuous education opportunities
  
  

Learn more about our full-time and intern career opportunities at https://careers.paradox.ai/students