UX Research Intern

-Job Title: Salesloft Summer Intern - User Research (UXR Team)

Location: Atlanta, GA

THE OPPORTUNITY & TEAM:

Although we’re proud of our history, we’re just as excited about the future - especially about our investment in our early career professionals joining us for our 2022 summer internship program! Come join us at Salesloft, a leader in sales engagement software!

At Salesloft, our Interns are pivotal to our company’s long term success.  You will be a key member of our User Experience Research (UXR) team which is part of a larger Product Experience team.  The Product Experience team is composed of Product Designers, User Researchers, Product Analysts, and Visual Designers.

The mission of the UXR team is to learn from our end users and deliver insights on user needs, motivations and behaviors to the heart of product development. This is done by conducting research throughout the product life cycle such as  customer interviews, brainstorming sessions, shadowing end users, surveys, concept testing, and usability studies.   

The UXR team is continually focused on the core values of the company which are Customers First,  Team Over Self. Focus on Results. Bias Towards Action and Glass Half Full. 

Come join the research team in helping put Salesloft customers first! You will help support user research studies that will make a huge impact in bringing a connection and understanding of our users to the rest of the product teams to make our product useful, easier, and delightful to use. 

You will get hands-on experience working with our User Researcher colleagues on various research studies. In addition, you will also have the the following opportunities:

• Spreadhead you're own UX Research project
• Work cross functionally with product designers and product teams to gain exposure to how Salesloft's teams collaborate together 
• Participate in various social and professional events with your internship class

The Salesloft teams you will get to work with are comprised of seasoned and up-and-coming professionals who are all aligned on one vision and mission:

• Vision: Every seller is loved by the buyers they serve (#saleslove)
• Mission: Equip companies to maximize revenue by creating a fantastic buying experience

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a group of hungry, humble, and smart college students to join us from May to August 2022. If you’re passionate about innovation, growth, serving customers and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, then a Salesloft Internship is for you!

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU: 

• Are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in the state of Georgia
• Social science majors preferred such as Psychology, Human- Computer Interaction, Human-Factors, Cognitive Science, or Anthropology.
• Bonus points if you have knowledge of different user research methodologies
• Are maintaining a 3.0 GPA minimum 
• Computer skills are a must with medium to good typing skills.
• Have strong written skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail 
• Are ambitious and driven, thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment 
• Demonstrate a teamwork mentality and willingness to assist wherever needed 

WITHIN ONE MONTH, YOU’LL:

• Attend Salesloft’s New Hire Orientation, where you will learn our Salesloft story and understand what makes our “Lofters” unique 
• Assist with planning and conducting user research (e.g. taking notes during sessions, helping with discussion guides and data analysis)
• Begin 1:1’s with your manager, meet current members of the Salesloft product development team that will be key relationships in accomplishing your goals 
• Set goals with your manager and develop an action plan to achieve them

WITHIN THREE MONTHS, YOU’LL:

• Complete an independent research project adding real value to the team you are working with throughout the summer
• Present your project to Product Experience team
• Leave with an understanding of the sales enablement technology space
• Have a lot of fun along the way!

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT SALESLOFT:

• You will become part of an amazing culture with a supportive CEO and smart teammates who actually care
• You will work with an amazing team you can learn from and teach
• You will experience joining a high-growth/high-traction organization
• You will hear “Yes, let’s do that!” and then have the opportunity to successfully execute on your ideas
• ​​You will build community with Lofters of various cultures and backgrounds through ERGs and DEI initiatives
• We have a vibrant, open office that utilizes modern technology
• You will grow more here than you would anywhere else, that is a promise

Salesfoft is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.