Kaizen Summer Sales Internship

Grown Home; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading home improvement company in Oregon is offering a paid internship as a Kaizen Summer Sales Intern. This role provides hands-on experience in outside sales and territory management, where you will engage with clients through cold calling and service demonstrations. Ideal for those passionate about sales, this dynamic opportunity allows you to develop essential skills in lead generation and customer engagement, while contributing to business growth. Perfect for jumpstarting your career in sales.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales, marketing or management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients.
• Prior experience in retail sales or account management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outside sales activities through cold calling and outreach.
• Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends.
• Conduct service demos to showcase features and benefits.
• Support lead generation efforts using CRM software.

Skills

Sales enthusiasm

Communication skills

CRM software familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Kaizen Summer Sales Intern and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of business development and sales. This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in outside sales, territory management, and customer engagement. You will play a vital role in driving growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management. If you’re energetic, eager to learn, and passionate about sales and marketing, this role is perfect for jumpstarting your career in sales and sales cycle solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outside sales activities by identifying potential clients and building strong relationships through cold calling and direct outreach
• Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand customer base
• Conduct service demos to showcase features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs
• Support lead generation efforts using CRM software to track prospects and follow-up activities
• Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally
• Participate in a competitive, team-oriented environment focused on growth

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program with a strong interest in sales, marketing or management
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients
• Familiarity with CRM software
• Strong analytical skills to interpret conversations and determine next steps
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail
• Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Paid training
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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