Sales Intern (May to August)

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for an ambitious Sales Intern to join our team in Tualatin, Oregon from May 26 to August 15, 2025. As a Sales Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the Sales department, gaining real-world experience in the fast-paced heavy equipment machinery industry.

This is a unique opportunity to gain professional skills in client communication, negotiation, and sales strategy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Sales Intern, your key responsibilities will include:

• Business Development: utilize sales skills to contribute to lead generation and qualification projects
• Market Research: conduct research to identify prospective clients and emerging market trends
• Client Engagement: communicate with clients via phone, email, and virtual meetings to assess their material handling needs
• Product Knowledge: develop a thorough understanding of our products and services to better address customer inquiries
• Sales Support: assist with sales reporting, proposal drafting, and presentation creation

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Current enrollment in a post-secondary degree program, preferably with a focus on business, marketing, or a related field
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Interest in sales and a willingness to learn the heavy equipment industry and products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

The base pay for this role is $15.95 per hour.

This is a full-time, contract position from May to August 2025, based onsite in Tualatin, Oregon.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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