Sales Development Representative Intern San Francisco

About Persona

Persona is the configurable identity platform built for businesses in a digital-first world. Verifying individuals and organizations is harder — but more important — than ever, with AI enabling fraudsters to launch sophisticated accounts at scale and regulations evolving rapidly.

We’ve built Persona to support practically every use case and industry — that’s why we’re able to serve a wide range of leading companies. For example, Reddit relies on Persona for age assurance and verification to comply with online safety regulations, protecting younger users while maintaining a seamless experience. Meanwhile, OpenAI relies on Persona to keep bad actors out, protecting one of the world’s most powerful AI platforms from large-scale abuse in a time when AI is reshaping the way we work and live.

We’re growing rapidly and looking for exceptional people to join us!

Persona is looking for a Summer Sales Development Intern who’s curious, motivated, and excited to learn how revenue is built at a fast-growing tech company. This is a hands‑on, entry‑level role designed to give you real exposure to sales, tech, and go‑to‑market strategy. No prior sales experience required.
The Duration of this internship is 12 weeks
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If you’re interested in startups, technology, or building practical business skills, this internship is for you.

• Research companies and industries to identify high‑potential customers
• Support outbound prospecting through email and modern sales tools
• Learn how to qualify leads and help schedule meetings for Account Executives
• Maintain accurate and organized records in Salesforce
• Participate in training, mentorship, and shadowing to build sales and product knowledge

• Currently a Junior in college actively pursuing a degree
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and collaborative
• Interest in sales, technology, or startups

• Hands‑on experience with real impact at a high‑growth tech company
• Direct mentorship from experienced sales professionals
• A strong foundation for a future career in sales

Full‑time Employee Benefits and Perks

For full‑time employees (excluding internship and contractor opportunities), Persona offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, 3% 401(k) contribution, unlimited PTO, quarterly mental health days, family planning benefits, professional development stipend, wellness benefits, among others. While we believe competitive compensation and benefits are a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you consider why our core values and culture are right for you.

If you’d like to better understand what it’s like working at Persona, feel free to check out our reviews on Glassdoor.