Customer Success Representative Summer Intern

Description

Customer Success Representative (CSR) Summer Intern

Position Details

Job Title: Customer Success Representative (CSR) Summer Intern

Department: Operations

Reports To: VP of Operations

Supervises: None (Individual Contributor)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Temporary Internship

Work Location: Leesburg, VA - Hybrid (in-office expectations aligned with company hybrid policy)

Position Summary

The Customer Success Representative (CSR) Summer Intern supports Vertosoft’s Operations team with post-sale customer engagement, order processing, and administrative activities supporting government technology customers.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to customer success, sales operations, government technology procurement, and cross-functional business operations. The CSR Summer Intern will work under the guidance of experienced team members to help maintain accurate customer and order information, support order and renewal workflows, and contribute to a positive customer experience.

The role is designed for a college student or recent graduate interested in gaining practical experience in customer success, business operations, technology sales, or government contracting. The internship builds foundational skills that align with Vertosoft’s entry-level Customer Success Representative career path. The responsibilities are adapted from the CSR I role, which supports order processing, customer engagement, entitlement delivery, renewals, and collaboration across Sales, Operations, Finance, vendors, and government customers.

Core Responsibilities

Order Processing & Sales Coordination

· Assist with routine order processing activities under the guidance of Customer Success and Operations team members.

· Support the creation and validation of customer accounts and related information.

· Assist with comparing customer awards and purchase documentation against Vertosoft quotes.

· Review order information and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.

· Help prepare and organize order packets and related documentation for technology vendors.

· Support coordination between Sales, Operations, and Finance to help facilitate timely order fulfillment.

· Maintain organized electronic records related to customer orders and transactions.

Customer & Post-Sales Support

· Assist the Customer Success team in supporting government customers with new software purchases and renewals.

· Help track entitlement provisioning, license activation, and fulfillment activities.

· Assist with routine customer inquiries and route questions to the appropriate team member.

· Escalate customer, vendor, or order issues to assigned team members.

· Help maintain accurate customer, order, and entitlement information within internal systems.

Renewals & Internal Collaboration

· Assist with tracking upcoming customer renewals.

· Support account teams with renewal preparation and administrative activities.

· Help gather and organize information needed for renewal workflows.

· Assist with routing billing-related inquiries to the appropriate Finance or Customer Success team member.

· Follow established operational processes, procedures, and SOPs.

· Participate in team meetings and cross-functional coordination activities.

· Identify opportunities to improve documentation, organization, or routine operational processes.

Internship Projects & Learning

· Complete assigned projects that support Customer Success or Operations priorities.

· Develop familiarity with Vertosoft’s customer lifecycle, including quoting, ordering, fulfillment, entitlements, billing, and renewals.

· Gain exposure to the government technology acquisition process and Vertosoft’s role within the public sector technology ecosystem.

· Develop working knowledge of internal systems, workflows, and documentation standards.

· Participate in training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.

· Prepare or present a summary of internship projects, accomplishments, or lessons learned as requested.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

· Complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.

· Demonstrate strong attention to detail when reviewing customer and order information.

· Maintain organized and accurate documentation.

· Communicate professionally and responsively with internal team members.

· Follow established processes and seek guidance when requirements are unclear.

· Demonstrate consistent learning, curiosity, and application of feedback.

· Escalate questions or issues appropriately rather than making unsupported assumptions.

· Maintain confidentiality of customer information, pricing, contractual information, and other sensitive business information.

These expectations reflect the CSR I role’s emphasis on accuracy, responsiveness, documentation, timely workflow support, and demonstrated progression in operational knowledge.

Scope & Autonomy

· Works under direct guidance and within established procedures and SOPs.

· Performs assigned tasks with increasing independence as knowledge and proficiency develop.

· Does not independently manage customer accounts, complex orders, or high-risk transactions.

· Escalates exceptions, discrepancies, and complex questions to experienced team members.

· Handles customer, pricing, and contractual information in accordance with company confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

Education

· Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Management, Marketing, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field.

· Rising juniors and seniors preferred.

Experience

· Prior professional experience is not required.

· Previous internship, customer service, administrative, campus leadership, retail, hospitality, or other business experience is a plus.

· Interest in customer success, business operations, technology sales, government contracting, or the public sector technology industry preferred.

Technical Skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

· Comfortable learning CRM, order management, and other business systems.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

· Ability to organize information and manage multiple assignments.

· Ability to learn new processes, systems, and terminology quickly.

The full-time CSR I role similarly emphasizes Microsoft Office proficiency, the ability to learn CRM and order management systems, communication skills, and strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Core Competencies

· Detail-Oriented & Process-Driven - Carefully follows established processes and checks work for accuracy.

· Organizational Discipline - Maintains organized files, information, and assigned responsibilities.

· Time Management - Prioritizes assignments and meets established deadlines.

· Customer-Focused Mindset - Understands the importance of responsive, professional customer support.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with colleagues across Sales, Operations, Finance, and other functions.

· Learning Agility - Quickly absorbs new information and applies feedback.

· Professional Communication - Communicates clearly, professionally, and appropriately with internal and external stakeholders.

· Initiative & Curiosity - Asks thoughtful questions and actively seeks opportunities to learn and contribute.

Internship Development & Potential Career Path

The CSR Summer Internship is intended to provide foundational experience that may support future opportunities within Vertosoft, based on business needs, individual performance, and position availability.

Potential future progression may include:

· Customer Success Representative I

· Customer Success Representative II

· Customer Success Team Lead

· Customer Success Manager

The underlying CSR career path progresses from Customer Success Representative through Team Lead and Customer Success Manager roles.

Internship Compensation & Schedule

· Paid summer internship.

· Temporary, seasonal position.

· Compensation aligned with Vertosoft’s internship compensation structure.

· Hybrid work schedule based in Leesburg, VA.

· Internship schedule and duration established based on business needs and the summer internship program.

· Opportunity for professional development, mentorship, and exposure to multiple areas of the business.

About Vertosoft

Vertosoft is a small business focused on accelerating the adoption of technology in Government. With deep expertise across the government acquisition lifecycle, Vertosoft simplifies how public sector customers access innovative solutions. We combine the agility of a small business with the reach and professionalism of a large organization, providing ethical, reliable, and results-driven service.

At Vertosoft, we value hard work, adaptability, and balance. Our culture encourages excellence and teamwork while supporting employee well-being through a flexible, collaborative work environment.

Vertosoft is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Internship Success Profile

A successful CSR Summer Intern will finish the internship with a practical understanding of Vertosoft’s customer and order lifecycle, greater confidence working within structured business processes, demonstrated attention to detail, and experience collaborating across a professional Operations environment.

Salary Description

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