Summer 2026 Internship - Sales

Description

Election Systems & Software (ES&S) is located in Omaha, Nebraska. ES&S is the leading provider of voting machines and systems in North America.

OUR VISION: Our vision at ES&S is simple and unwavering — we provide products and services of exceptional quality and value to maintain voter confidence and enhance the voting experience.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time, 12-week internship from May 18 to August 7, 2026. Summer interns typically work from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday — approximately 30-40 hours per week. While contributing to department initiatives, interns will also engage in educational experiences that help prepare them for workplace life.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Junior or senior undergraduate students majoring in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing/Advertising, or other related fields will be considered for this internship. 

COMPENSATION: $20 per hour.

LOCATION: Based out of our office in Omaha, Nebraska, with ability to travel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION: ES&S views the Internship Program as a professional learning opportunity. Interns will be held to the same professional standards as all full-time employees. Interns are involved in division, team, and project meetings, take on tasks that impact department goals, and learn new skills. 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Interns will gain practical experience in a dynamic environment by observing and assisting with the full sales cycle. Interns will learn first-hand about sales strategy, and participate in training, client meetings, conferences, and customer demos.

Skills Required:

• Be a self-starter.
• Ability to adjust to fast paced sales environment. 
• Strong interest in learning and self-development.
• Comfortable with, and quick to learn, new software and digital tools, such as IFS. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple audiences, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in commonly used business applications in a Microsoft Windows environment including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Chrome.

Job Functions:

• Learn the ES&S product suite. 
• Gain an understanding of the sales workflow from initial quote to customer demos.
• Attend 1-2 state or national conferences.
• Assist with prep and attend 1-2 demo sessions with customers. 
• Attend biweekly national sales meetings. 
• Attend weekly regional sales meetings.
• Spend time with our Marketing and Proposals teams to learn about the RFP process.
• Perform cold calls with cities, counties, etc.
• Provide follow up to inquiries through the joint Sales/Marketing Email Inbox. 

Election Systems & Software, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Election Systems & Software, LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.