Sales Excellence Elite Intern, Uk

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Start & End Dates: 1st June - 24th July 2026 (8 Weeks)

Company Overview:
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Our University Program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of talent in virtually every field. Our program offers competitively paying positions that allow students and recent graduates to gain real-world experience and develop essential skills while they learn from the best and brightest working professionals. We offer our interns a structured eight week program and supportive, collaborative virtual, in-person, and hybrid environments where they can ignite their passion for the future of technology. Our University Program is designed to provide participants with exposure to meaningful work that supports CrowdStrike’s mission to make the digital world a safer place to live and work. CrowdStrike is where your talent meets cutting-edge tech. Ready to start building a career you can be proud of? Join us

Location:
Reading, United Kingdom

Hybrid - Monday-Thursday in office (Reading)/Friday WFH

About the Role:
Our Sales Excellence Elite Program is dedicated to elevating the next generation of talent in our fight against adversaries with a structured curriculum, certifications, and an engaging environment. As a Sales Excellence Elite Intern, you will spend eight weeks in our competitive and immersive sales program gaining hands-on experience while working side by side with top industry professionals. You will take part in the full sales cycle and contribute to calling initiatives which accelerate company and individual growth - all while earning your CrowdStrike Sales MBA in our solutions, processes, and culture

Responsibilities Include (not limited to):
- Learn corporate go-to-market strategy and gain Cloud sales experience by collaborating with fellow Sales Professionals on business generating activities.- Collaborate cross functionally with various segments in CrowdStrike’s Sales organisation on valuable strategic projects and trainings.- Learn the cybersecurity technology landscape through industry research and competitive analysis of other cyber security companies.- Earn your CrowdStrike Sales MBA by mastering program certifications.- Gain experience in cold calling and prospecting techniques.

Who You Are:
- Currently in your penultimate year of studies for your degree (2027 graduate)- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Apps (Word/Doc, Excel/Sheets, PPoint/Slides are key tools for this role).- Previous experience with Salesforce, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Domo (preferred)- Team player who collaborates well with a diverse cohort and is equally independent- Resourceful with the ability to handle multiple tasks, and prioritise work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment without compromising quality.- Passionate about becoming a cybersecurity sales expert and interested in mentorship from some of the top sales/business professionals- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills- Personable, resilient and responsive- Business fluency in one of the following languages: Dutch, Belgian, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Polish, Romanian, Italian, German or French (Desirable).

What You Can Expect:
- Fully immersive sales internship to certify & ready you for a future in corporate tech sales- Executive Speaker Series, Tech Talks and cross-departmental coffee chats- Development workshops to grow your soft and hard skills- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and CrowdStrikers- Working alongside a diverse and global team- Assigned one-on-one mentor and continuous feedback- Participation in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)- Access to our FalconFit Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program- Fun Slack channels (e.g. food, gaming, sports,