2027 Sales Intern

National Corporate Housing; Town of Kirkland (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus commissions

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Inclusive Awards and Recognition

Drug- & alcohol-free workplace; post-‑

Job summary

National Corporate Housing is seeking a Summer 2027 Sales Intern to join our sales team and help generate and qualify leads, set appointments for Account Executives, and support revenue growth across Corporate Housing and related services. The internship involves high-volume outreach, mentorship from senior sales leaders, and exposure to multiple business lines.

You will work with Account Executives, leverage Salesforce, and gain hands-on experience in the full sales cycle within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Customer-oriented with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Responsive, friendly, and thoughtful communicator, both written and verbal.
• Coachable with the ability to accept feedback.
• Quick learner who can adapt to a changing work environment and retain large amounts of information.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to help others succeed while meeting personal goals.
• Comfortable making phone calls and not solely relying on electronic communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred.
• Relevant major preferred.
• Willingness to drive throughout the local market for property visits.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales management to develop target lists, call strategies, and messaging
• Identify and research prospects/leads within new accounts
• Respond to inbound requests and execute a high volume of outbound calls and emails daily
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of target prospects while gathering information and vetting interest
• Follow up and move leads forward in the sales process by setting appointments for Account Executives
• Engage with Account Executives to ensure timely handoff of leads for ongoing opportunity management
• Leverage the CRM platform (Salesforce) and be diligent about creating and managing all data and activities
• Participate in marketing and sales campaigns
• Collect and share feedback on lead quality to support demand generation
• Assist with the property referral program within the market

Skills

Customer-oriented

Strong communication

Coachable

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Education

Relevant major preferred

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Relevant major preferred
• $20/hour plus commissions

Summer 2027 Sales Intern

National Corporate Housing | Home, Wherever You Are

National Corporate Housing is looking for a qualified Sales Development Representative Intern to join our sales team. Our sales team is responsible for acquiring new customers and generating revenue in Corporate Housing, Travel Services, Rental Assistance, Sourcing Technology, and Talent Solutions. This intern will support the team by generating and qualifying leads and setting sales appointments for our Account Executives.

At National, we don’t just provide housing—we create home-like experiences for global business travelers and relocating professionals. With 28+ offices worldwide, we’re a trusted leader in customized corporate housing and 360-degree services that make transitions seamless.

Expectations For Success

• Work with sales management to develop target lists, call strategies, and messaging
• Identify and research prospects/leads within new accounts
• Respond to inbound requests and execute a high volume of outbound calls and emails daily
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of target prospects while gathering information and vetting interest
• Follow up and move leads forward in the sales process by setting appointments for Account Executives
• Engage with Account Executives to ensure timely handoff of leads for ongoing opportunity management
• Leverage the CRM platform (Salesforce) and be diligent about creating and managing all data and activities
• Participate in marketing and sales campaigns
• Collect and share feedback on lead quality to support demand generation
• Assist with the property referral program within the market

What Makes This Role Unique?

• This role offers hands-on experience in the full sales cycle, from lead generation to relationship building, in a fast-paced corporate housing industry.
• You will work directly with Account Executives and senior sales leaders, receiving mentorship and real-time feedback to sharpen your sales skills.
• You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that influence market growth and revenue while gaining exposure to multiple business lines including Corporate Housing, Travel Services, and Talent Solutions.
• The position allows you to build a professional network across industries such as engineering, construction, technology, and professional sports, and includes competitive pay plus commission potential, rewarding you for your success.

Who You Are

• Customer-oriented with a high level of professionalism
• Strong desire to learn and succeed in sales
• Responsive, friendly, and thoughtful communicator, both written and verbal
• Coachable with the ability to accept feedback and make changes
• Quick learner who can adapt to a changing work environment and retain large amounts of information
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to help others succeed while meeting personal goals
• Comfortable making phone calls and not solely relying on electronic communication
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred
• Relevant major preferred
• Ability and willingness to drive throughout the local market as needed for property visits.

Benefits

• $20/hour plus commissions
• One-of-a-kind culture dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Inclusive Awards and Recognition Program
• National is a drug & alcohol-free workplace. Please note that we conduct a background check and 5 panel drug screen after a contingent offer has been made.

Possible Office Locations:

Southern California, Minneapolis MN, Michigan, Seattle WA, Southern Virginia, Columbus, Georgia, Charlotte, Kansas, Houston, Indianapolis, Northern California, Cleveland, Chicago, Denver, Washington DC, Phoenix, Dallas

Additional Information

We need someone to dedicate 40 hours per week from late May/early June to mid-late August 2026.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Will not provide assistance with relocation costs

National Corporate Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.