Sales Support & Account Management Intern - Energy (Summer 2026)

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a Sales Support & Account Management Intern to join our team working for a better future.

The position is temporary (full-time internship for 8 weeks), and the location is Carolina, Puerto Rico.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days per week in the office.

What You Will Be Doing

You will support our Caribbean sales team in delivering tailored solutions to customers, while gaining hands-on experience in sales strategy, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers exposure to global operations and the opportunity to learn how deals are structured and executed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and presenting solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Support planning of sales activities and maintain organised customer information.
• Coordinate safety workshops with QEHS, Sales, and customers to promote a Zero Mindset.
• Participate in customer and internal meetings to understand deal-making processes.
• Collect customer feedback and insights to improve our approach.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
• Provide day-to-day support across sales, field service, and customer support teams.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree programme in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Highly organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable with public speaking and team collaboration.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel and embrace new experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language skills (i.e. Spanish)
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles or internships.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and basic sales processes.

Travel Requirements

Some domestic and international travel may be required during the internship period.

Duration

This is a full-time internship for 8 weeks during summer 2026.

Start Date

Anticipated start date: June 1st, 2026.

What We Offer

Practical experience in building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Insight into sales strategy, account planning, and coordination.
Exposure to global collaboration in delivering energy solutions.
A dynamic, multicultural business environment with real-world challenges.

Last application date: 29/12/2025 

Candidates for regular U.S and Puerto Rico positions must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H1B, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA have implemented a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.