Field Sales Intern: Territory Growth & Leadership Exposure

Notre Dame; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Transportation stipend

Well-being programs

Job summary

3M in Minnesota is offering a sales internship designed to expose you to real business challenges across its units. You will gain hands-on experience, with training, mentorship from leaders, and a chance to forecast targets while building a solid product knowledge base.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, possess a valid driver's license for field work, and show strong time management and communication skills. This internship starts with orientation and lasts 11 weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Current, valid driver’s license required due to company vehicle use.
• Completion of two required classes in the major, minor, or concentration.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Interest in a career in sales and strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects representing real challenges across 3M’s business units.
• Achieve specific sales objectives and forecasted targets for assigned territory.
• Develop understanding of product lines, customer segments, and policies.
• Manage territory by planning coverage, researching accounts, and identifying contacts.
• Conduct end-user research, prepare questions, and set sales call objectives.
• Utilize product samples and literature during sales calls.
• Apply selling skills and collaborate with team to meet goals.
• Drive teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving while handling vehicle use.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sales aptitude

Career in sales

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Job description

3M in Minnesota is offering a sales internship designed to expose you to real business challenges across its units. You will gain hands-on experience, with training, mentorship from leaders, and a chance to forecast targets while building a solid product knowledge base.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, possess a valid driver's license for field work, and show strong time management and communication skills. This internship starts with orientation and lasts 11 weeks.