Kaizen Summer Sales Internship

Grown Home; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Grown Home is seeking a Kaizen Summer Sales Intern in Pasadena, California. This paid internship provides a unique chance to gain valuable experience in business development and sales. Responsibilities include engaging in outside sales, analyzing market trends, conducting service demonstrations, and supporting lead generation efforts. Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates with a passion for sales and strong communication skills. Benefits include paid training and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate with interest in sales, marketing, or management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate and build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outside sales activities through cold calling and direct outreach.
• Assist in managing territory sales and developing strategies.
• Conduct service demos and showcase solutions.

Skills

Sales Enthusiasm

Communication Skills

CRM Familiarity

Analytical Skills

Education

Current student or recent graduate in business, marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Duties

• 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

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 analysis skills to interpret conversations and understand which path to take them down
• 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