Partner Alliance Internship

Sentinel is looking for a motivated and curious intern to join our Partner Alliance team for the summer of 2026. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to learn about partner ecosystems, sales enablement, and an enterprise organizations internal operations. In this role you can use your Sales, Marketing, or Business education and put it to the test. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Leadership to support and grow our partner programs. This internship is onsite based in our office located in Downers Grove, IL.

• Minimum of a junior in college or higher working towards a Bachelor’s degree
• Major in Business, Sales/Marketing, Communications or related field
• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly evolving business ecosystem
• Clear and professional spoken and written communication skills
• Analyze and optimize existing and new partner programs.
• Measure and monitor performance metrics of key partner initiatives.
• Update our internal Partner Alliance System, including onboarding and process documentation.
• Support to Sales and Marketing teams as needed.
• Assist with partner sales training
• Attend and contribute to monthly and quarterly partnership calls and webinars.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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