Sales Intern (Fall 2026 Start)

Greenhouse; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas reimbursement

Hybrid field/office model

Job summary

Greenhouse, a plant-based beverage company based in Toronto, seeks a Sales Intern to support the Sales team in generating new business and maintaining customer relationships. The role follows a hybrid model with four field days per week in the GTA and surrounding areas and one day in the office in downtown Toronto, with occasional Mississauga travel.

Responsibilities include lead qualification in HubSpot, meetings scheduling, customer visits, and sample coordination.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in an undergraduate program such as Marketing, Business, or Economics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and prioritization.
• Critical thinking and solution-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and strong analytic ability.
• Proficiency with Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid G driver's licence and access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lead generation and qualify potential customers using HubSpot.
• Follow up with leads and schedule meetings or calls.
• Attend customer visits and support sales presentations.
• Maintain accurate customer information in HubSpot.
• Drop off or coordinate product samples for prospects.
• Support in-store merchandising and sales materials.
• Conduct product demonstrations and sampling to introduce products.
• Assist with events, trade shows, and on-premise activations.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and trends.
• Develop tools to improve efficiencies and support growth.

Skills

Communication

Independent and collaborative

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate program in Marketing/Business/Economics

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe growth is always possible, and our purpose is to give people catalytic ways to grow their healthiest lives through daily habits. The Sales Intern will support our Sales team in generating new business, maintaining customer relationships, and achieving company goals. This role follows a hybrid field and office model. The expectation is to spend four days per week in the field across the GTA and surrounding areas and one day in the office, primarily in downtown Toronto, with occasional days in Mississauga. Weekend availability may be required.

Key Performance Outcomes

• Revenue ($ and % growth)
• New points of distribution

Statement of Work & Responsibilities

• Assist with lead generation and qualify potential customers for the sales pipeline using HubSpot CRM.
• Follow up with leads and schedule meetings or calls.
• Accompany the Sales team on customer visits and support sales presentations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information in HubSpot.
• Drop off or coordinate samples for prospective customers.

Marketing & Trade Materials

• Support in-store merchandising.
• Prepare sales proposals, contracts, and other sales materials.
• Conduct product demonstrations and sampling to introduce products to customers.
• Support sales and marketing events, including trade shows and food festivals.
• Assist with marketing activations in on-premise locations, including POS materials, digital displays, and menu boards.

Data & Analytics

• Gather and analyze customer feedback to help refine sales strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers and market trends.
• Develop systems and tools to improve efficiencies and leverage technology, including AI, to support sales growth.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Enrolment in a relevant undergraduate program, such as Marketing, Business, or Economics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Critical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid G driver's licence and access to your own vehicle are required for this role. Gas reimbursement is available for eligible business travel. Travel to Greenhouse office locations in downtown Toronto or Mississauga is not covered under the Gas Reimbursement Policy.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

AI Use

As part of our interview process, selected candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment hosted on an AI platform. We may also use AI tools during interviews and case studies to support note-taking and evaluation, such as meeting transcription. Information collected through these tools is used solely for recruitment and assessment purposes.

Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future, ours and that of our planet.

Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits, are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and are committed to practices and policies that support inclusion. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.