Sales Intern (May to August)

Lonestar Forklift is a customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with over 30 years of proven success and 10 branch locations in Texas. Lonestar offers new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive and tailored solutions for unique business needs.

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

The Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for an ambitious Sales Intern to join our team in Houston, Texas 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 $15.00 per hour. This is a full-time, contract position from May to August 2025, based onsite in Houston, Texas.

Lonestar Forklift 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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