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When you sell here, the sky isn’t the limit. The Universe is.
Sales is more than a pitch — it’s a craft. If you’re someone who knows how to connect, influence, and drive results, you’re in the right place. At CoStar Group, we don’t just hire salespeople — we shape the next generation of sales leaders.
Whether you’re a recent or soon-to-be graduate or in the midst of your college studies, CoStar Group offers the foundational skills, knowledge and on-the-job training you need to succeed in sales through two unique opportunities.
Full-Time Sales Development Program
CoStar Group invites driven individuals to launch their careers through the Sales Development Program, our premier training and development program for aspiring sales professionals. The program is designed to build strong sales fundamentals from day one and quip you with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to set you up for long-term success in a sales career.
After three weeks of foundational training in Richmond, you are then placed into one of our major brands—Apartments.com, Homes.com, LoopNet, or CoStar Sales (CRE)—for an immersive, hands-on experience. You'll receive additional brand-specific training and periodically rejoin your Sales Development Program cohort for more sales skills training and networking.
Sales Internship
This 10-week internship gives college students hands-on sales experience at our industry-leading brands. You will work with sales teams on residential, commercial, and multi-family real estate and property technology initiatives. In addition to on-the-job experience, you’ll receive sales skills and professional development training and participate in knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. At the end of the internship, you may be considered for a full-time associate role in the Sales Development Program in 2027.
What You’ll Get:
- Master core selling skills and sales tech tools
- Receive world-class training and development
- Fast-track your path to a long-term sales career
- Thrive in a culture that rewards performance
Ready to turn your talent into results?
UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS.
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY.
UNSTOPPABLE GROWTH.
Sales Development Program FAQs
- The Sales Development Program is CoStar Group’s premier training & development program for aspiring sales professionals. It is designed to build strong sales fundamentals from day one and equip you with the sales & professional development skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to set you up for long-term success in a sales career.
- You will gain industry knowledge, master core selling skills and gain exposure to our industry-leading brands like Apartments.com, Homes.com, LoopNet, & CoStar. At the conclusion of the program, you will be a confident, career-ready sales professional equipped with the skills, mindset, and muscle memory to win new business, grow existing accounts, and deliver exceptional client service—fully aligned with CoStar Group’s philosophy of selling and servicing
- In 2026, we will host two cohorts for full-time Sales Associates – February and July.
- Sales Associates: December 2025 or May 2026 grads pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, in-person college or university and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above.
- Your 43-week program consists of:
- The Sales Development Program onboarding experience is a dynamic, three-week journey designed to immerse new hires in CoStar Group’s culture, customers, and sales philosophy. Through hands-on training, shadowing rotations, guest speakers, and interactive workshops, participants build foundational skills, explore real-world commercial and residential real estate scenarios, and prepare to thrive in a high-performance sales environment anchored in service and impact.
- Remaining 40 weeks:
- Placed in one of four brands to attain brand-specific experience: CoStar, LoopNet, Apartments.com and Homes.com (not a rotational program)
- Receive both on-the-job training and brand specific sales and development training
- Rejoin your Sales Development Program cohort 3 more times over the 40 weeks for additional sales skills training and networking
- On the Job:
- Sales Support: Learn the concepts of sales by assisting the team in prospecting, servicing and market research.
- Client Engagement: Collaborate with sales professionals to understand client needs and participate in meetings and market events to learn our industry and sales process.
- Market Research: Research industry trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities to inform sales strategies.
- Sales Operations: Help organize sales materials, manage Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and track sales performance.
- While the Sales Development Program will take your preferences into consideration during the brand assignment process, ultimately the brand assignment will be determined by the needs of the business and you will be sorted into one of our industry-leading marketplaces: Apartments.com, Homes.com, LoopNet, or CoStar.
- Richmond, VA!
- Yes, relocation assistance can be offered to you, dependent on a number of factors, including the distance that you would need to relocate from to your assigned work location.
- Conversation with a recruiter
- Virtual Demo Interview
- Onsite Interview
- Feedback/Next Steps shortly thereafter
- Launching a career in sales
- In-depth training and development of every facet of the sales lifecycle; customer service, account management, business development and sales essentials.
- Networking opportunities with high-performing sales leaders, trainers and coaches.
Sales Internship FAQs
- The CoStar Group Sales Internship is a hands-on, high-impact experience designed to give you a real-world look at what it takes to succeed in sales at a leading tech company in commercial, residential & multifamily real estate and digital marketplaces. You’ll gain exposure to our brands, learn core sales skills, work on meaningful projects, and connect with mentors and leaders. It’s fast-paced, supportive, and a great launchpad for a full-time career at CoStar Group. At the conclusion of the internship, you may be considered for a spot in the full-time Sales Development Program in 2027.
- Current college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation of December 2026 or May 2027 and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 & above with strong sales, real estate and/or business development interest.
- This is a 10-week immersive summer program from June to August.
- Sales Skills & Professional Development, Knowledge Sharing and Networking Opportunities.
- Orientation & Training: Learn the foundations of the company with interns from across CoStar Group while having the opportunity to socialize and engage with leadership during the first week and throughout the program.
- Brand Exposure: Gain knowledge of CoStar Group’s products and services, and how they impact the residential, commercial & multi-family real estate markets.
- Executive Speaker Series: Hear from leaders in HR, Tech, Sales, Global Research & more.
- Social Events and networking opportunities with other interns across the company & CoStar Group leaders.
- Primarily based in Richmond, VA, with alternate locations such as Dallas, Chicago, Arlington, VA, Atlanta & Denver as available.
- The Ultimate goal of CoStar Group Internships is to provide a mutually beneficial relationship that yields as many interns converting to full-time as possible, dependent on performance and business needs. You, as the intern, also get to experience the culture, the environment and the real-world work that we provide.
About CoStar Group
CoStar Group is a global leader in the digital transformation of the $300+ trillion real estate industry. With a family of more than 20 brands in major markets worldwide, we are what the future of real estate looks like.
