Rutgers University-Verizon Business Market Sales Summer 2026 Internship

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

This posting is for students attending Rutgers University. Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending Rutgers University should search and apply to other roles here : www.verizon.com / campus .

What you'll be doing...

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, becoming part of Verizon's award-winning Campus program is a great step toward shaping your future. Join a program that's been recognized with awards such as WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs, and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy : we immerse you in meaningful experiences and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful relationships to last a lifetime. When you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger. #vteamlife

You may have the opportunity to work in several of the following areas :

Retail Small / Medium Business Sales - our RSMB organization helps small businesses that often interact with our retail stores by giving them business-specific solutions and plans.

Business to Business Sales - our outside sales (B2B) organization is focused on small and medium businesses. Our sales representatives focus on our base of customers, helping them optimize their technology portfolio, and they help acquire new business customers as well.

Technology Sales - the TSO is focused on the technical aspect of solutions for business customers, partnering with the sales teams to understand the customer needs and craft the best package of our services from data and voice.

Sales Operations and Enablement - our Sales Operations and Enablement teams support our world class sales organizations and drive operations excellence, systems efficiency, and process improvement for all our sales channels

In this role, you may have the opportunity to :

Unlock new business and partner with the sales team to close the sale.

Find ways to grow the business with existing customers.

Assist in crafting programs about our products that will "wow" our customers.

Partner with our team in resolving customer problems and recommend solutions.

Manage sales tracking and making appointments for the team.

Provide competitive product and market research support.

Partner with our team to analyze customer data and develop best in class solutions.

Attend learning programs and training sessions.

Participate in networking activities with other interns, professionals and business leaders.

Manage your projects while constantly being challenged to generate smart solutions.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program at Rutgers University and be in good academic standing to be considered.

If you are interested in any other roles or locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings directly as well in order to be considered.

You'll join us for the Intern Marquee event in July, a unique experience designed exclusively for all US interns. It's your chance to sharpen your professional development skills, build your network through structured networking, and be inspired by our top executive speakers.

Where You'll Be Working...

This is a hybrid internship, meaning you will have a defined work location that includes both working from home and assigned office days set by your manager. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What we're looking for...

You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

You'll need to have :

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at Rutgers University in Business, Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Studies, or a related field at an accredited college or university with an expected completion between December 2026 and June 2027.

Ability to participate in our hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2026 to August 2026 working a full-time schedule.

Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to relocate.

Even better if you have one or more of the following :

Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking in school, project work, or extra-curricular activities or clubs.

Demonstrated strong analytical, communication / relationship management, leadership and presentation skills.

Demonstrated skills for business success, including project management, strategic thinking, problem-solving and the ability to diagnose and meet business demands.

Experience with sales CRM solutions and data management, SalesForce, or other sales or social media tools.

Eager to embark on a dynamic sales career, enthusiastic about surpassing monthly sales goals and committed to delivering exceptional results.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, self directed, and entrepreneurial environment

Demonstrated time management and planning skills.

Compensation

The base pay rate for this position is $25.00 / hour.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.