Location Type: Remote
Start Date: Summer
Department: Sales
We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team as Sales Intern. The Summer Intern Program is designed for students who seek a culture of innovation, quality, and A customer service. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge of the industry, develop solutions to real business challenges, and make important connections for the future. During the internship, you will work on projects that align with the needs of the business that allow you to have a hand in key company initiatives.
Start Date: The Sales Intern can begin on a part-time basis during school, with full-time hours in Summer 2024.
Essential Duties:
Grow sales in the assigned market.
Use provided database resources to target end-users.
Develop an immediate solid working relationship with assigned Paint Store Sales Reps.
Conduct effective hands-on demonstrations of select Graco equipment.
Implement marketing programs as required.
Maintain a database of all daily activities (hands-on demonstrations and sales leads).
Position Requirements:
Completed 2 years towards a Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent.
Hands-on, physical work experience (painting experience preferred).
Evidence of mechanical aptitude.
Basic paint coatings knowledge.
Effective communication skills.
Hands-on demonstration capability.
Sales closing experience or capability.
Willingness and ability to travel within assigned geography with assigned sales reps.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to commit to a minimum of 35 hours a week throughout the year-long position.
Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, business or marketing-related fields preferred.
Innovative, process-oriented and well-organized.
Passionate and committed to providing a high standard of customer service.
Experience with Salesforce or a CRM-based platform preferred.