Global Business Development Internship

Help Organizations Solve Problems That Matter

As a Global Business Development Intern at Esri, you will help customers understand how GIS can address real-world business challenges. You will work alongside account manager and solution engineering professionals, contribute to meaningful customer-focused projects, and build practical skills in business development, relationship management, and technology-enabled problem solving.

What You'll Experience

• Learn how Esri's account teams support customers across industries and markets.
• Collaborate with account managers, inside sales representatives, solution engineers, and other business partners.
• Support customer engagement and business development activities through research, outreach, presentations, demonstrations, or sales follow-up.
• Build familiarity with ArcGIS and learn how geospatial technology helps organizations make better decisions.

Real Projects Interns Have Worked On

• Research a market, industry, or customer segment and identify potential opportunities for Esri technology.
• Support inbound customer inquiries, sales leads, or account planning activities through email, phone, chat, and research.
• Create maps, workflows, demonstrations, presentations, or other materials that communicate the value of GIS.
• Develop customer-facing content or recommendations that help a sales team address a business challenge or emerging opportunity.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with consultative sales, customer engagement, and business development.
• A practical understanding of ArcGIS and how organizations use geospatial technology.
• Mentorship, feedback, and exposure to career paths across Esri's sales and technical teams.
• Connections with fellow interns and professionals across the company.

We're Excited to Meet Students Who

• Are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate, graduate, or PhD program at a university in the United States, majoring in GIS, geography, GEOINT, Data Science, or Business graduating in 2027 or 2028.
• For undergraduate students, are in junior or senior standing.
• Have strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and an interest in customer engagement.
• Are curious, collaborative, and interested in learning how technology supports customer and business outcomes.
• Can complete a consecutive, onsite 12-week internship beginning in May or June 2027.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.