Application Guide
How to Apply for Summer 2026 Intern - Sales Communications
at Workiva
🏢 About Workiva
Workiva stands out as a leader in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting technology, specifically helping organizations streamline their climate impact disclosures and compliance. Their focus on transparency and integrated reporting makes them a compelling choice for someone passionate about sustainability and corporate responsibility. Working at Workiva offers the chance to contribute to meaningful environmental solutions while gaining experience at a forward-thinking tech company.
About This Role
This Sales Communications Intern will play a key role in supporting the sales team's transition to new platforms and coordinating critical meetings, directly impacting sales efficiency. You'll research industry training techniques and compile usage reports, helping optimize how the sales team learns and performs. Additionally, you'll manage LMS (Learning Management System) modules and collaborate across teams, building relationships that bridge sales, training, and operations.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with checking and updating LMS modules to ensure sales training materials are current, followed by coordinating logistics for upcoming sales meetings via email or collaboration tools. In the afternoon, you could research industry training best practices and compile data into usage reports, while also attending cross-team meetings to build relationships and discuss platform transitions.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For
- A current undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated project management experience, perhaps from leading a campus club, organizing an event, or managing a group project with tight deadlines.
- Someone with exceptional organizational skills who can provide concrete examples of juggling multiple processes simultaneously, such as balancing coursework, part-time work, and extracurriculars.
- A strong communicator who can showcase writing samples (like reports or articles) and speaking experience (like presentations or club leadership) that highlight clarity and professionalism.
- A proactive researcher familiar with basic sales or corporate training methodologies, possibly through business courses or prior internship experience in related fields.
📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva
Tailor your resume to highlight any experience with LMS platforms (like Canvas, Moodle, or corporate systems), even if from academic settings, as this directly relates to importing and tracking learning modules.
In your application materials, use specific examples of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, such as coordinating a student event while meeting academic deadlines.
Research Workiva's ESG reporting platform (Wdesk) and mention how your interest in sustainability aligns with their mission to streamline climate impact reporting.
Demonstrate your communication skills by writing a concise, error-free application; avoid generic phrases and instead use action verbs like 'coordinated,' 'researched,' or 'compiled' from the job description.
If you have experience with sales support, meeting coordination, or data reporting, emphasize those details, as they directly relate to supporting sales meetings and compiling usage reports.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Explain your interest in Workiva's ESG focus and how it aligns with your career goals in sustainability, sales, or communications.", "Provide a brief example of a project you managed that required multitasking and organization, linking it to the role's responsibility for coordinating sales meetings and tracking LMS modules.", 'Highlight any research experience or coursework related to training techniques, sales methodologies, or communication strategies.', 'Mention your ability to build relationships across teams, perhaps through group projects or collaborative activities, to show fit for working with various departments.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Workiva's ESG reporting solutions, particularly their Wdesk platform, to understand how they help companies with climate compliance and transparency.
- → Look into recent Workiva news or blog posts about their sales or training initiatives to discuss current company priorities during interviews.
- → Research the basics of sales communications and LMS usage in corporate settings to speak knowledgeably about the role's technical aspects.
- → Review Workiva's company culture and values on their website or social media to align your application with their emphasis on collaboration and innovation.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Workiva's ESG focus or the specific responsibilities of the Sales Communications Intern role.
- Failing to provide concrete examples of project management or multitasking, instead using vague statements like 'I'm organized' without proof.
- Overlooking the remote work aspect by not demonstrating self-motivation or experience with virtual collaboration tools in your application.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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