Licensing Intern - Summer 2025

Stoneridge Software began with the desire and understanding of what it takes to succeed in implementing business software solutions for the benefit of client’s business goals. Founders Eric Newell, Becky Newell, and Cody Marshall recognized the need for a strategic business partner who could not only deliver software implementations but excel at it. As a 2024 Inc. Best Workplaces Honoree, a member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, and an award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, we have crafted a meticulous approach to project delivery. Our commitment to long-term support empowers our client’s success, and we approach our work with integrity, tenacity and a culture of continuous improvement. 

As a Stoneridge team member, it is important to us that your work is balanced with the rest of your life. We foster a flexible work environment and promote a remote-forward culture with team members located across North America. We also have office locations in Fargo, ND, Minneapolis, MN and Winnipeg, Manitoba, where we welcome our teams to collaborate in person. Team members at Stoneridge benefit from an environment of collaboration and curiosity, backed up by continuous learning opportunities, personalized development plans, flexible time off, and many more benefits. We strive to maintain inclusive benefits that bring a sense of belonging to all of our team members.

It's our mission to help clients win through intentional leadership, thoughtful teaching, and eye-opening possibilities. With specialties in the entire suite of Microsoft Dynamics business applications and complementary Microsoft technologies, Stoneridge focuses on not only attracting the most knowledgeable, tenacious consulting experts in the field but building up that expertise from within. Come join us on this exciting journey! 

We seek a highly motivated, honest, and reliable person interested in supporting our Licensing Team and Stoneridge’s customers. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, professional business experience assisting with the day-to-day duties of Microsoft product sales operations, work with a fun employee population, and polish your sales, business development, and communication skills!  The internship will be for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.

• Prepare standard sales quotes and proposals for Microsoft cloud products 
• Respond to customer requests to add products to their Microsoft subscriptions 
• Place standard customer orders for Independent Software Vendor (ISV) products 
• Schedule changes to annual renewals in the Microsoft Partner Center portal at client request 
• Research complex licensing questions from customers, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Copilot 
• Assist in managing the internal team's licensing queue by assigning cases to the appropriate rep 
• Update, organize, and maintain the internal team's central Knowledge base as needed 
• Help coordinate internal projects (e.g., tool rollouts, case templates, tracking discounts, etc.) 
• Encouraged to pursue a Microsoft certification during the internship, with Stoneridge covering the exam fee
• Opportunity to job-shadow in other departments, depending on career goals 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Information Technology, or related field at a North Dakota College or University, and taking at least 6 credits during the internship or semester prior the internship is required.* 
• Strong written & verbal communication skills   
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude and curiosity to dig into & support projects   
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment   
• High level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
• Time management – the ability to manage multiple priorities in a supportive environment   
• Ability to think creatively and share freely of ideas   
• Ability to be adaptive and work independently as a self-starter and self-developer 
• Able to collaborate effectively as part of a team and know when to ask for help  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Cloud products

• Our philosophy is to provide compensation that is Competitive, Equitable, and Driven by Performance.  Various factors impact our pay ranges including market conditions and national salary data. To determine competitive salaries within this range we consider candidates skills, qualifications, and experience. These are national ranges, inclusive of bonus opportunities and could represent multiple role levels.

• US (USD): $15 per hour, at a maximum of 40 hours per week

We live and breathe our core values:

Integrity | Technical Excellence | Tenacity | Client Centric | Enjoy Our Work

They are the fabric of our company and a reflection of our organizational culture. Our values are a part of our talent acquisition process, how we operate our company and how we partner with our clients. We enjoy our work by exhibiting our technical excellence and tenacity while being inherently client-centric with integrity toward every customer engagement.

Stoneridge Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique. We acknowledge that individuals from marginalized communities are statistically less likely to apply to a position that they don’t meet all of the qualifications for. We encourage these individuals to apply. Growing the best team is at the center of our strategic plan. To be successful in this, we strive to create an inclusive environment and build a sense of belonging by celebrating our differences and ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all our team members. 

We will comply with local guidelines regarding infectious diseases and vaccine requirements. Team members who are required to travel to client sites, conferences and events that are not in Stoneridge Software offices, must comply with the client's COVID-19 policies and procedures or have an approved exemption.