Sales Intern

ABOUT DI

At Dimensional Innovations (DI), we’re Designers, Makers, Engineers, Developers, Strategists and Innovators working together to create remarkable experiences, places and products.

Our work lives at the intersection of design, technology and fabrication. From immersive brand experiences and interactive technology to sports venues, museums, corporate environments and destinations, we bring big ideas to life—all under one roof at our Kansas City headquarters.

And now, there’s another thing that makes DI different: we’re employee-owned. As an ESOP company, our people have a shared stake in what we’re building and where we’re going.

ABOUT OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

At DI, an internship isn't about sitting on the sidelines.

Our summer interns become part of the team and have the opportunity to contribute to real client projects and business initiatives alongside professionals in their field. You'll see how ideas and opportunities move from an initial conversation to strategy, design, development, fabrication and installation—and how different disciplines come together to create something remarkable.

Throughout the summer, you'll build practical skills, learn from experienced mentors, make connections across DI and leave with meaningful experience you can take back to school and into your career.

You'll work hard, learn a lot and have some fun along the way.

SALES INTERN ROLE SUMMARY

Every remarkable DI project starts somewhere—and often, it starts with a conversation.

As a Sales Intern, you'll work alongside DI's Sales and Client Development teams to learn how we identify potential clients, uncover new opportunities, build relationships and turn an initial connection into a project worth pursuing.

You'll gain hands-on experience with the business development process by researching companies and projects, identifying prospective clients and decision-makers, supporting outreach efforts and learning how our teams determine whether an opportunity is the right fit for DI.

You'll also get a front-row seat to how Sales partners with Marketing, Design and other teams to tell DI's story and connect what we do with the challenges our clients are trying to solve.

If you're interested in business, relationship-building, strategy and what happens before a big project ever makes it to the drawing board, this internship will give you a look behind the scenes.

What You May Work On

• Support DI's Sales and Client Development teams in identifying and researching real prospective clients and project opportunities

• Research companies, industries, upcoming projects, construction activity and market trends to uncover potential opportunities
• Help identify key contacts and decision-makers within prospective client organizations
• Assist with prospecting and outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn and other channels
• Learn how DI qualifies opportunities based on factors like client need, project scope, budget, decision-making authority and timeline
• Help maintain and organize prospect, contact and opportunity information in Salesforce
• Use AI-powered research and prospecting tools to help identify opportunities, gather insights and prioritize outreach
• Assist with developing prospect lists, outreach campaigns and sales sequences
• Support preparation for prospect and client conversations, meetings and presentations
• Participate in sales meetings, strategy discussions and qualifying calls when appropriate
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to help develop messaging, materials and strategies for prospective clients
• Learn how DI positions its capabilities and tells its story across different markets and audiences

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

By the end of the summer, you'll have greater exposure to:

• How a professional business development and sales team builds a pipeline of opportunities
• Researching companies, industries, projects and prospective clients
• Identifying and engaging potential decision-makers
• Writing professional prospecting and outreach communications
• Using Salesforce and other sales technology to manage leads, contacts and opportunities
• Using AI and research tools to make prospecting more strategic and efficient
• Qualifying opportunities and determining whether a project is a strong fit
• Asking thoughtful questions to better understand a prospective client's needs
• Preparing for and participating in professional sales conversations
• Understanding the buyer's journey from initial outreach through opportunity development
• Communicating DI's capabilities and value to different audiences
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Design and other teams to pursue new business
• Understanding how relationships and opportunities ultimately become real projects moving through DI

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous professional sales experience—that's why you're here. We're looking for someone who is curious about people and business, comfortable starting conversations and motivated to figure out where the next opportunity might come from.

You'll be most successful if you bring:

• An interest in sales, business development, client relationships, marketing or entrepreneurship
• Strong research skills and curiosity about companies, industries and what makes businesses tick
• Confidence communicating with new people through written and verbal channels
• Strong writing and professional communication skills
• An interest in learning how to prospect, network and build professional relationships
• The ability to ask thoughtful questions and listen for what matters
• Creative thinking and a willingness to find new ways to identify opportunities
• Comfort learning new technology, CRM platforms and AI-powered tools
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail
• A self-starter mentality and willingness to jump in where needed
• The ability to adapt as priorities and opportunities change
• A collaborative mindset and interest in working across Sales, Marketing and Creative teams
• Curiosity, persistence and a positive attitude

Students pursuing Business, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Communications or a related field are encouraged to apply.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE DI

Real work. You'll research real companies, explore real opportunities and support actual business development efforts—not work through hypothetical sales exercises.

See where the projects begin. Before a DI project reaches our designers, engineers or fabricators, someone has to find the opportunity and start the relationship. You'll get an inside look at that very first stage.

Learn more than how to "sell." You'll develop skills in research, communication, relationship-building, strategy, technology and understanding what clients actually need.

Sell something worth talking about. You'll learn how to represent a company creating experiences for industries like sports, corporate, healthcare, museums and entertainment—and you'll be surrounded by examples of what DI can do.

See what you're selling. With Design, Technology, Engineering and Fabrication under one roof, you can walk through DI and see the kinds of experiences you're helping introduce to prospective clients.

Learn the tools of modern sales. You'll gain exposure to CRM technology, prospecting tools, AI-assisted research and the processes professional sales teams use to build and manage a pipeline.

Build your professional confidence. From outreach and research to meetings and presentations, you'll have opportunities to practice communicating with professionals and representing a business.

Built-in mentorship. You'll work alongside experienced Sales and Client Development professionals who can help you understand the business development process and develop your own communication style.

Employee-owned. DI is an ESOP company, which means our employees share in the success of the company and bring an owner's mindset to the work we do.

A summer that's more than work. You'll also have opportunities to connect with fellow interns and DI employees through intern events, activities and experiences throughout the summer.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The Sales Internship is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt) summer internship based onsite at Dimensional Innovations' headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.

Summer 2027 Internship Dates: [START DATE] – [END DATE]
Application Deadline: [APPLICATION DEADLINE]
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours per week
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be currently enrolled in a college or university program or related postgraduate program
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Hold a valid driver's license

Work Environment

While most of the Sales Intern's work will take place in an office environment, one of the advantages of being onsite at DI is having direct access to the teams and projects you're learning how to represent.

You may spend time throughout our building learning about projects, meeting with different teams and seeing work in progress. While in fabrication and production areas, employees may encounter conditions associated with an active fabrication facility, including moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, varying temperatures and other shop conditions.

That proximity is part of what makes learning sales at DI unique. You'll get to see firsthand what you're talking to prospective clients about—and meet the people who make it possible.

Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse ideas, skills, backgrounds and perspectives make our work stronger, and we encourage and amplify different voices as we work together to create remarkable experiences for all.