ATI Sales Intern - South region

Location: NC, US

ATI Sales Intern - South region

Category

Intern

Req ID

1379

Date

Sep 28, 2026

Location

NC, US

GA, US

SC, US

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We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Ascend Learning's Nursing Category is fueled by a commitment to excellence as we support the full learning journey of future nurses.  Our nursing brands — ATI, APEA, and NursingCE — offer evidence-based solutions designed to develop practice-ready nurses who are prepared for board certification and clinical practice. We use data analytics and engaging learning tools to help nursing students master core content. And we provide nursing education administrators and faculty with best-in-class support and expertise from some of the sharpest minds in nursing education. We aid nurse educators in understanding students' comprehension based on nearly two decades of data — including more than 12 million proctored assessments — that detail student learning and performance. The result is customers who are confident in their program offerings and positioned for healthy outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ascend Learning is hiring a Sales Intern to join our ATI Sales team in the Summer 2027.  This hands-on Sales Internship is designed to provide the intern with diverse exposure to the sales organization, while contributing to specific revenue-generation efforts. The intern will focus on market research, lead generation, sales support and database management.  This position supports our South region including NC, SC, GA, AL, LA, MS, FL, TX.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position works remote in the United States.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

The primary goal is to provide a robust learning experience that translates knowledge into practical skills:

Understand the Sales Lifecycle: Gain deep familiarity with the entire sales process, from lead generation through closing and follow-up.

Develop Communication Skills: Enhance professional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills through observation of real-world client interactions.

Master Sales Tools: Become proficient in utilizing ATI’s various systems, including HubSpot, CRM, Tableau, Gainsight, and Management Utility.

Market Expertise: Develop an understanding of the competitive landscape, target buyer, existing client base, as well as ATI and APEA’s suite of solutions.

The internship is designed to deliver tangible value and support the sales team:

Lead Generation Support: Help manage qualified sales leads (from webinars, events, conferences) and ensure they are accurately documented within the CRM database.

Business Intelligence: Provide current, accurate market research on competitors, industry trends, and product offerings.  Additionally, help uncover usable data to help upsell existing clients.

Administrative Relief: Assist the sales team with essential administrative and preparatory tasks, including meeting/event prep, freeing them to focus on higher priority activities.

CRM/Data Management: Ensure data integrity and accuracy by updating and validating client information, in CRM.

Talent Pipeline: Serve as an extended interview, deepening the pipeline for future hires, allowing the company to evaluate a potential future full-time hire.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication Studies, or other related degree paths

To be considered, candidates must have a projected graduation date of May 2027, December 2027 or May 2028

Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to participate in collaborative development projects

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is -. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet

Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organizati