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Sales Development Representative Intern (Hybrid)

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At KnowBe4, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Computer Software space, Empower employees to make smarter security decisions every single day.

<div class="content-intro">KnowBe4 empowers the modern workforce to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by more than 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 is the pioneer of digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans. The KnowBe4 Platform provides attack simulation and training, collaboration security, and agent security powered by AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents) and a proprietary Risk Score. The platform leverages 15-years of behavioral data to combat advanced threats including social engineering, prompt injection, and shadow AI. By securing humans and agents, KnowBe4 leads the industry in workforce trust and defense.</div><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/749612474?h=76de6a8e5b" width="300" height="169"></iframe>&nbsp;

This position is a hybrid role open to candidates in the greater Washington DC area. This position will require the intern to work in our Arlington, VA office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday).

Dates of Program: August 24, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (12 weeks)

Application Dates:&nbsp;You should apply as soon as possible but understand that because of our large pool of applicants, the selection process can take a few months. We strive to create a diverse group of interns as we feel that it improves the overall internship experience.

Attention:&nbsp;This is a paid internship. Please note that the intern would be responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship.

Internship Program Details: Join the best internship program around! Interns get unique insight into the minds of the CEO and senior executives during Ask Me Anything sessions. Interns will receive company training, onboarding, and professional development workshops to help transition into the workplace. Interns will also engage in team-building activities and awesome socials. For more information on the internship program, visit&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="http://www.KnowBe4.com/careers/internships" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://www.KnowBe4.com/careers/internships" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.KnowBe4.com/careers/internships</a>.&nbsp;

As a Sales Development Representative Intern at KnowBe4, you’ll see business through the lens of the provider of the world's largest integrated new-school security awareness training and simulated phishing platform as you grow your knowledge of KnowBe4’s products, systems, business operations, and sales strategies. The sales development internship program will give aspiring sales professionals exposure to real strategies and techniques applied in a working sales organization.&nbsp; The individuals selected will be exposed to real sales conversations and get hands-on experience effectively finding, cleaning and prospecting new accounts to become KnowBe4 customers. You will work alongside current SDRs and interface with the Account Executives you will deliver to.&nbsp;

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>

<li>Map company structure and verify their information to find &nbsp;workable accounts</li>

<li>Map and identify appropriate contacts from the workable accounts</li>

<li>Learn critical elements of prospecting conversations in preparation for qualification calls</li>

<li>Role-play to learn conversation best practices, mirroring, labeling, and objection-handling techniques</li>

<li>Conduct calls and emails to drive solid demo bookings</li>

<li>Schedule and hand-off demo ready lead to quota carrying Sales Representatives</li>

<li>Learn how to organize, clean, prospect, and maintain our CRM database</li>

<li>Shadow sales development representatives with prospective customers to grow in your conversation knowledge, understanding and skills</li>

<li>Listen to demos of sales calls from &nbsp;Account Executives of varying levels of tenure</li>

<li>Work with cross-functional sales teams to understand the KnowBe4 business model better</li>

</ul>

Learning Objectives:

<ul>

<li>Get a full understanding of the Sales Roadmap to Success</li>

<li>Get a solid understanding of the Information Technology industry and the importance of security awareness training within a prospect’s organization&nbsp;</li>

<li>Learn all critical elements of a solid sales prospecting process</li>

<li>Learn and complete a successful sales handoff from prospecting efforts&nbsp;</li>

<li>Apply negotiating skills effectively</li>

<li>Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship</li>

</ul>

Internship Opportunities/Experiences:

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<li>Attend all scheduled professional development events for the intern program</li>

<li>On-the-job training to learn the best business practices related to prospecting and sales&nbsp;</li>

<li>Time with inspiring sales leaders who are committed to providing ongoing training &amp; mentoring</li>

</ul>

Training:

<ul>

<li>Industry, KnowBe4 and Sales process training at the beginning of the internship</li>

<li>Learn key terms related to KnowBe4 and cybersecurity</li>

<li>Role-playing to learn conversation best practices, mirroring, labeling and objection-handling techniques</li>

<li>Learning best practice techniques for calling and emailing prospects</li>

<li>On-the-job training in key sales development steps and strong administrative disciplines&nbsp;</li>

<li>Learn time management and balance of workload</li>

</ul>

Minimum Qualifications:

<ul>

<li>Strong Communication and Empathy</li>

<li>Confident and Positive</li>

<li>Resilient and Adaptable</li>

<li>Competitiveness and Tenacity</li>

<li>Collaborative Team Player</li>

<li>Good computer skills</li>

</ul>

Education:

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<li>Must be a Junior or Senior candidate</li>

<li>Degree in Hospitality, Communications, Customer Service, Marketing or Business Management/Administration</li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion">Our Fantastic Benefits

<div class="gmail_default">We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits in each office location, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.KnowBe4.com/careers/benefits" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.KnowBe4.com/careers/benefits&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727463125306000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3gDeHkHPZYOcR3fRjLcL4_">www.KnowBe4.com/careers/benefits</a>.</div>

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.KnowBe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

No recruitment agencies, please.</div>

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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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Systemic Collaboration

Every day at KnowBe4 is filled with celebrations. Birthdays, work anniversaries, sales goals, and company milestones are all reasons to celebrate, and we celebrate big. There are always streamers, party horns, and applause sounding around the offices, and special events call for special celebrations, such as trips to local theme parks. Our employees have a positive vision for our future because our culture is centered around our people; we cultivate an environment of happy employees who work hard together to reach company-wide goals. It’s no wonder we have been ranked a top workplace for the last six years in a row!

Positive Vision for the Future

Alignment of Values

KnowBe4’s employees, including our leadership, practice extreme ownership, radical transparency, and complete honesty. Through extreme ownership, employees totally own their sphere of responsibility and take full ownership over their area. When something goes wrong, no one passes the blame. Instead, everyone looks internally to see what they could have done better to prevent the issue. Through radical transparency, we have cultivated an environment of freedom and trust. By practicing complete honesty, employees feel comfortable sharing feedback and accepting it, and it allows our employees to be on the same page. These values are the foundation of our culture and people. Our CEO, Stu, is one-of-a-kind! Not only has he cultivated a company culture of highly productive and happy employees, but he also puts a big emphasis on continued learning. Stu encourages employees to spend one hour a day learning new skills or strengthening existing ones. He truly serves as a model of KnowBe4 values. He hosts regular “Ask Me Anything” sessions and randomly selects employees each month to have lunch with him. Stu’s “No Door Policy” encourages employees to share ideas and ask questions. He welcomes all individuals to bring their true authentic selves to work!

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At KnowBe4, we recognize the value of building a diverse team that draws on different backgrounds and experiences. Our culture heavily focuses on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. For example, we offer employee resource groups to all of our employees. Our employee resource groups are designed to give employees a place to come together with others in KnowBe4 who may have shared experiences. Additionally, all employees are encouraged to bring their ideas forth to leadership with our “no-door policy.” We even have a suggestion box where all employees can submit their ideas to make KnowBe4 even better!

Killer Outcomes

Every morning at KnowBe4, employees start their workday with a 5-20 minute company-wide daily briefing, where our CEO, Stu, and other executives, update all Knowsters about current happenings in KnowBe4 and within our industry. Next, all departments at KnowBe4 collaborate during daily team stand-up meetings, so every employee is fully aware of what others on their team are working on. These quick, yet effective check-ins, allow Knowsters to communicate with one another while also having dedicated time to coordinate, brainstorm, and share ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at KnowBe4

Common questions candidates ask about this role and KnowBe4's workplace

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions every day. Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

Please review the specific job listing or contact KnowBe4's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

KnowBe4 is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Financial, Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Perks & Culture. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Why Work Here and CEO Leadership and Company Culture.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Radical Transparency and Extreme Ownership.

KnowBe4 has an employee workplace love score of 86%. They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration. They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025 and Most Loved Workplace® Certified 2023.

KnowBe4 currently has 89 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Sales, Marketing, Customer Support . You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/knowbe4/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact KnowBe4's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.