Paid Summer Sales Internship: Prospecting & CRM

NWU; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Summer Internship Program

Hands-on sales exposure

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

NWU in Plano, TX is offering a paid Summer Internship designed for students pursuing a four-year degree or graduate program in business-related fields. The role provides hands-on experience in prospecting, customer relationship building, and sales pipeline management.

Interns will participate in customer visits, CRM updates, and collaboration across branches and corporate teams. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer, with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree or graduate program in business-related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater required or preferred.
• Interest in sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident to engage with new people.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and identify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including phone outreach.
• Join Branch Managers and Sales Representatives on customer visits to present value propositions.
• Support customers visiting the branch via phone and email.
• Conduct customer satisfaction and follow-up calls and assist with appointment setup.
• Update the CRM with sales calls, opportunities, and contacts.
• Learn trailer specifications and applications to better support customer needs.
• Assist with rental/leasing agreements, reviewing insurance, and related documentation.
• Assist Accounts Receivable collections to gain exposure to the customer lifecycle.
• Support with projects related to sales, customer service, and operations.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outll

Team collaboration

Customer-facing interest

Time management

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree (or graduate program) in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

NWU in Plano, TX is offering a paid Summer Internship designed for students pursuing a four-year degree or graduate program in business-related fields. The role provides hands-on experience in prospecting, customer relationship building, and sales pipeline management.

Interns will participate in customer visits, CRM updates, and collaboration across branches and corporate teams. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer, with mentorship and development opportunities.