Intern - Solution Consultant

About Acxiom:

Acxiom helps the world's leading brands use data, technology, analytics, and marketing solutions to better understand and engage their customers. Our Enterprise Solutions Consulting team serves as the bridge between client business challenges and Acxiom's technology, data, and service capabilities. 

As an Enterprise Solutions Consulting Intern, you will gain firsthand experience working at the intersection of business strategy, technology, sales, consulting, and client engagement. This internship is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in consulting, sales engineering, customer success, solution architecture, business strategy, technology consulting, or enterprise sales. 

About the Role:

The Enterprise Solutions Consulting Intern will support Acxiom's Solution Engineering team in designing and communicating enterprise solutions that align with both client business objectives and Acxiom's strategic capabilities. 

The team is responsible for developing enterprise solution strategies, understanding client business challenges, identifying opportunities where Acxiom can deliver value, and supporting sales efforts that drive pipeline growth and revenue generation. 

This internship provides exposure to how complex business solutions are developed, positioned, and presented to prospective clients. You will collaborate with sales, account management, product strategy, delivery teams, and solution architects while learning how organizations evaluate and purchase enterprise-level technology and data solutions. 

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, eager to learn, and interested in developing both business and technical consulting skills. 

What You'll Do:

Solution Engineering & Business Analysis 

• Support the Solution Engineering team in researching and understanding client business challenges and opportunities 

• Assist in uncovering client business needs and documenting high-level requirements 

• Help evaluate how Acxiom's capabilities align to client objectives and business outcomes 

• Learn how enterprise solutions are designed to support long-term client strategy and growth 

Sales Support & Revenue Enablement 

• Support Enterprise Solution Consultants (Sales Engineers) on new business and cross-sell opportunities 

• Assist with activities that contribute to pipeline development and revenue growth 

• Help prepare client presentations, proposals, solution summaries, and meeting materials 

• Participate in internal strategy sessions and client opportunity discussions 

Proposal Development & Content Management 

• Help maintain content libraries and support data governance practices that organize and tag sales collateral, case studies, pitch materials, and proposal content 

• Assist in creating client-facing presentations and proposal documentation 

• Support the development of messaging that communicates Acxiom's unique value proposition and competitive differentiation 

Market Research & Strategic Insights 

• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies 

• Gather and organize market insights that support strategic recommendations and client conversations 

• Collaborate with Strategy and Product teams to share observations, feedback, and trends from the marketplace 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with Sales, Product, Strategy, Account Management, Delivery Teams, and Solution Architects 

• Participate in collaborative projects that help improve Acxiom's products, solutions, and client experience 

• Observe how complex enterprise solutions are positioned, sold, and implemented.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university 

• Ideal Majors 

  • Business Administration 

  • Marketing 

  • Finance 

  • Economics 

  • Management Information Systems (MIS) 

  • Data Analytics 

  • Computer Science 

  • Information Technology 

  • Engineering 

  • Communications 

  • Statistics 

  • Mathematics 

• Strong academic performance 

• Expected graduation date within the next 12 to 24 months preferred 

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating presentations and business recommendations 

• Strong interest in consulting, sales engineering, technology, business strategy, or client engagement 

• Experience working on team projects or leadership initiatives 

• Familiarity with data, marketing technology, analytics, or digital platforms 

What Differentiates Star Candidates:

Top Interns Consistently Demonstrate 

Business Curiosity 

• Genuinely interested in understanding how businesses solve problems and create value 

• Seeks to understand client objectives, market dynamics, and industry trends 

Executive Communication 

• Creates polished presentations and communicates ideas clearly 

• Translates complex concepts into digestible business insights 

• Demonstrates confidence when presenting recommendations 

Problem-Solving Ability 

• Approaches challenges with structure and critical thinking 

• Uses both qualitative and quantitative information to make recommendations 

Ownership & Initiative 

• Takes responsibility for assignments without requiring constant direction 

• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and contribute beyond assigned tasks 

Coachability 

• Actively seeks feedback and quickly incorporates it into future work 

• Demonstrates continuous growth throughout the internship 

Collaboration 

• Works effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups 

• Builds positive relationships while maintaining professionalism

Technology & Learning Agility 

• Quickly learns new tools, technologies, and business concepts 

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities 

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to enterprise consulting, solution engineering, and sales strategy 

• Experience supporting client-facing business initiatives 

• Hands-on involvement in proposal development and solution positioning 

• Understanding of how enterprise technology and data solutions are sold and implemented 

• Mentorship from consulting, product, strategy, and sales leaders 

• Development of highly transferable skills in communication, consulting, business analysis, and strategic thinking 

• Potential pathway into future internship or full-time opportunities within Acxiom 

Why Start Your Career at Acxiom? 

At Acxiom, interns are viewed as future talent. You'll gain meaningful exposure to enterprise consulting and sales engineering while working alongside experienced professionals who help some of the world's most recognized brands solve complex business challenges. 

This opportunity is ideal for students who enjoy problem-solving, communicating ideas, building presentations, learning new technologies, and helping clients achieve meaningful business outcomes. 

Acxiom is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees and interns can thrive. 

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Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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