Retail Sales Intern

Jordan; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan's, the leading furniture retailer in New England, offers a 10-week paid Sales Internship starting June 7, 2027 in Reading, MA. You will join our showroom floors to learn the selling process while collaborating with expert sales and management teams.

This hands-on program emphasizes customer service, relationship-building, and practical selling on the showroom floor. This internship requires travel to multiple New England locations and may include weekend shifts as part of the experiential

Qualifications

• Rising college senior pursuing a degree in business management, business administration or marketing.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset are desirable.
• Interest in sales and working on showroom floors is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the upcoming June Sales Training Cohort.
• Work alongside seasoned commissioned sales consultants and management to learn the selling process.
• Use a consultative selling approach to match guests with the right merchandise.
• Lead a project to summarize summer learning and sales outcomes; perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Teamwork

Education

Business management degree

Marketing degree

Business administration

Job description

Are you a motivated student looking for a paid internship to gain valuable hands-on experience in Sales with one of the best companies out there? Jordan’s, the leading furniture retailer in New England, is looking for an aspiring Sales Consultants to join our showroom floors and work in a fast-paced amazing retail location where we create raving fans for our customers and employees while ensuring it’s all about the experience.

Through our “Furnish Your Future” intern development program, you will kick off your career by learning the ins-and-outs of the selling process in a competitive retail industry. The program will provide you with hands on experience, working closely with our expert sales and management team. Learning the selling process, gaining product knowledge, creating strong relationships with the customer and your team to drive and produce sales on the showroom floor.

Our ideal candidate is currently a rising college senior enrolled in a business management, business administration or marketing degree program. While you do not need commissioned sales experience, having an interest in sales and customer service is helpful. Get ready to be WOW ’ed by this incredible sales internship opportunity.

While you will perform necessary tasks, Jordan's is prepared to invest in each intern’s future with hands on learning and development to ensure the best experience for our future J-team! This internship will require travel to various locations and will be held in-person. Some weekend shifts will be required.

This is a 10-week paid internship, starting June 7th 2027 based in Reading, MA with opportunities to visit retail store locations throughout New England.

What we Stand for—Where Work is Fun and Values Matter!

At Jordan’s, we live the J-Way! Our average employee tenure is 12 years! Every day, our team embodies values that make a real difference:

• We Care… a Lot – because kindness and support are at the heart of everything we do.
• We Do the Right Thing – integrity is non-negotiable.
• We Dare to Think Differently – innovation keeps us ahead of the game.
• We Make Work Fun – yes, fun! Because great energy fuels great work.

Why you will love this internship:

• Impactful contributions - A chance to learn the process of a competitive showroom floor
• Networking opportunities - Connect with leaders across the organization through Intern Insights.
• Supportive culture - We want to see you succeed!
• Professional development workshops

What You’ll Do:

• • Take part in our upcoming June Sales Training Cohort
  • Work alongside seasoned commissioned sales consultants and management team to gain insight into the selling process
  • Use a consultative selling approach to find the right merchandise to fit the guests wants, needs and budget
  • Lead a project that will entail your discovering from the summer and how you were able to produce sales.
  • Any other function or responsibility assigned by the department.

Who You Are:

• • Rising college senior currently pursuing a degree in business management, business administration or marketing
  • A proactive, self-motivated individual with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with customers and team members
  • Prior, customer service or retail sales experience is a plus

Pay Range: $23.00 per hour.

We share our pay range because transparency matters. This reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role based on experience and performance.

Jordan's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.