Sales Development Representative Intern (Hybrid) at KnowBe4

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Candidates in the greater Tampa Bay area
  • Ability to work in Clearwater, FL office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)
  • Available for the full program dates: May 18th, 2026 - August 14th, 2026 (13 weeks)
  • Responsible for relocation (if needed) and lodging for the duration of the internship

Responsibilities

  • Map company structure and verify their information to find workable accounts
  • Map and identify appropriate contacts from the workable accounts
  • Learn critical elements of prospecting conversations in preparation for qualification calls
  • Role-play to learn conversation best practices, mirroring, labeling, and objection-handling techniques
  • Conduct calls and emails to drive solid demo bookings
  • Schedule and hand-off demo ready lead to quota carrying Sales Representatives
  • Learn how to organize, clean, prospect, and maintain our CRM database
  • Shadow sales development representatives with prospective customers to grow in your conversation knowledge, understanding and skills
  • Listen to demos of sales calls from Account Executives of varying levels of tenure
  • Work with cross-functional sales teams to understand the KnowBe4 business model better

Skills

Sales Development
Customer Engagement
CRM
Prospecting
Communication

KnowBe4

Security awareness training and phishing simulations

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4 provides security awareness training and simulated phishing exercises to help organizations combat social engineering threats. Their platform is designed to be easy to use and can be quickly implemented, allowing IT professionals to deploy training programs faster than many competitors. The service includes a variety of training modules and phishing simulations that are accessible through a subscription model. A dedicated Customer Success team supports clients during the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition without requiring extra consulting time. The main goal of KnowBe4 is to enhance the security posture of businesses by educating employees about potential cyber threats.

Clearwater, FloridaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$390.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Financial Security - 3.5% 401k Matching, Company-wide Monthly Bonuses Up To $2,000 A Month, Employee Referral Bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Program
Health and Wellness - Fully Paid Medical Insurance, Vision and Dental Plans, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), Free Gym Benefits Through Classpass, Virtual Yoga Classes, Free Fresh Fruit Delivered Weekly
Vacation, Time Off and Leave - Open Paid Time Off, National Holidays, Fully Paid Military Leave
Continuing Education - Tuition Reimbursement Up To $5,250 A Year, Certification Completion Bonuses Up To $10,000 A Year
Remote Work Options
Supporting Families - 8-weeks Fully Paid Parental and Adoption Leave, Breast Milk Shipping for Traveling Parents, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Assistance, Knowster Parents Employee Resource Group
On-site Life Coach

Risks

Emerging cybersecurity firms with similar AI-driven solutions may erode KnowBe4's market share.
Rapid evolution of AI-generated phishing attacks may outpace KnowBe4's defense capabilities.
Economic downturns could challenge subscription-based revenue models due to budget cuts.

Differentiation

KnowBe4 offers the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform.
The platform is user-friendly, intuitive, and scalable for busy IT professionals.
KnowBe4's rapid deployment is often twice as fast as competitors' solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity training due to remote and hybrid work environments.
Growing interest in gamified learning enhances engagement in security awareness programs.
AI integration in cybersecurity tools predicts and prevents phishing attacks effectively.

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