SDP Intern

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 11-07-2026

Job Description

Explore a sales career at a global technology leader shaping the future of payments.

As a Sales Development Intern, you will gain practical experience at the intersection of technology, payments, and client engagement. You will contribute to meaningful sales projects, learn from experienced professionals across Visa's Digital and Enterprise Sales teams, and receive structured training, mentorship, and feedback.

Throughout the internship, you will strengthen your sales and business skills, deepen your understanding of Visa's products and clients, and participate in learning sessions, networking opportunities, and events that showcase Visa's sales organization and global operations.

What You Will Do

• Support research, analysis, and project work that helps advance client engagement and pipeline development.

• Learn how Digital and Enterprise Sales teams identify opportunities and support client needs.

• Use data, CRM, and productivity tools to organize information and communicate insights.

• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners on assigned deliverables.

• Present findings, incorporate feedback, and build professional communication skills.

• Participate in development programming, networking, and exposure to Visa's broader business.

Pathway to the Sales Development Program

Interns may be considered for full-time opportunities based on internship performance and business needs. Selected interns may receive an offer to join Visa's two-and-a-half-year Sales Development Program after graduation. The full-time program includes structured learning, rotational experiences, mentorship, and professional development designed to prepare associates for future roles in Sales, Product, or Account Management.

Who You Are

You are curious about sales and excited to explore a career at the intersection of technology, payments, and client engagement, even if you have not worked in sales before.

• Strong interest in sales, technology, payments, or financial services.

• Clear written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Willingness to learn, seek feedback, and continuously improve.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across diverse teams.

• Interest in exploring future roles across Sales, Product, or Account Management.
  

Digital Fluency: All Visa roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as generative AI tools, including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to support everyday work.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications​

• Students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree with a graduation date in December 2027-August 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in sales, business administration, management information systems, international business, data analytics, economics, information systems, or a related field.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or SQL.

• Interest in generative AI and other emerging technologies.

• Resourcefulness, initiative, and a results-oriented mindset.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

• Experience through coursework, campus involvement, customer service, leadership, or team-based projects.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa_Talent_Portal

Why work here?

If you thrive on rapid growth and enjoy working alongside positive, driven teammates, you’ll feel right at home here.

Help us to uplift everyone, everywhere. Whether you’re starting your career, pushing your capabilities or are a seasoned professional, learn how we can partner to reimagine the world.

About Us

At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Our evolving technology keeps us at the heart of the digital economy, connecting people to 80+ million businesses worldwide. Backed by a resilient, proven model, our expanding network fuels growth—for Visa and for your career.

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