.Requisition Title: CareerStart@SAS 2025 - Channel Sales InternWe're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.We're also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.What you'll do:Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that'll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You'll find it at SAS. Our interns aren't coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our AP EMEA CareerStart@SAS program is focused on development, culture, and community. We'll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the program!The Channel Sales team is responsible for expanding the reach and impact of our analytics solutions within the channel customer segment. We are selling through strategic partners like local solution providers and service providers to a dedicated segment of customers and prospects. By fostering our channel customer segment we are collaborating closely with marketing, customer advisory and technical teams. The Channel sales team aligns its strategies to support the company's success and drive revenue growth through indirect channels.As a Channel Sales Intern, you might:Lead Management Support: Identify new business opportunities, assist in the qualification of received leads, and contribute to pipeline development.Pitch SAS Solutions: Work with the team to present SAS offerings, understand customer needs, and align solutions with their requirements.Market and Competitive Analysis: Research and analyze market and competitor trends to identify new sales opportunities.Internal Coordination: Collaborate with other company functions locally and globally (marketing, sales, pre-sales) to ensure the success of commercial initiatives.Support Special Projects: Participate in strategic initiatives to develop relationships with new customers and enhance the effectiveness of the partner channel.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, Management Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields (preferable, though final-year students may also apply).Commercial Skills: Interest in business development and creating long-term business relationships.Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and interest in business use-cases, no programming experience needed.Language Skills: Strong communication skills – both written and verbal, in English & Spanish, Portuguese beneficial.You're curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are and influence everything we do.Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you'll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty