Sales and Leadership Internship

Steinhafels Furniture; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based earnings

Training bonus

Paid training

Exposure to multiple departments

Job summary

Steinhafels is seeking a Summer Sales & Leadership Intern at our Vernon Hills location to join the sales team and gain hands-on experience in professional sales while learning how different areas of the business work together.

This paid internship features leadership development and exposure to marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, customer service, HR, accounting, and more, with real opportunities to advance beyond the summer based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Interest in sales, marketing, business or management.
• Willing to work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ask probing questions to understand customer needs.
• Guide customers through the store and direct them to products.
• Clarify differences in products.
• Arrange payment and delivery for sales.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately.
• Follow up with customers via phone or notes.
• Maintain customer satisfaction as a top priority.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in a college/university

Job description

Turn your summer into real-world sales, marketing, and leadership experience.

Steinhafels is looking for motivated interns who want more than a typical summer internship. As a Summer Sales & Leadership Intern, you’ll become a fully trained member of our sales team, work directly with customers, and gain hands‑on experience in professional sales while learning how different areas of the business work together.

Throughout the summer, you’ll work alongside Steinhafels sales and store leaders while gaining exposure to marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, customer service, human resources, accounting, and other areas of our organization.

This internship is designed for students interested in sales, marketing, business and management who want meaningful experience they can take back to the classroom and into their future careers.

What You'll Experience

• Real-World Sales Experience Work directly with customers, learn consultative selling techniques, build relationships, and develop skills in communication, negotiation, and closing.
• Leadership Development Learn from experienced managers, participate in professional development activities, and gain insight into leading and motivating a successful team.
• Marketing & Business Exposure See how marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, operations, HR, and other departments support the customer experience and overall business.
• Competitive & Market Research Get outside the four walls of Steinhafels to learn more about our industry, competitors, and the customer experience.
• Career Exploration Build connections across Steinhafels and explore potential career paths.

Earn While You Learn

This is a commission‑based sales role with uncapped earning potential. During your first four pay periods of training, you'll also receive an additional $15/hour training bonus on top of your commissions.

You'll receive comprehensive paid training, ongoing coaching, and the tools and support needed to succeed.

Why Steinhafels?

Founded in 1934, Steinhafels is an employee‑owned, family‑run company with a long history of developing our people from within. Our associates have voted us a Top Workplace in Southeast Wisconsin 10 times, and many former interns have continued their careers with Steinhafels in professional sales, management, and corporate positions.

If you're ready to challenge yourself, build your résumé, develop valuable business skills, and make an impact this summer, we'd love to meet you.

• Asking probing questions to understand the customers’ needs
• Guiding customers through the store and directing them to products, which meet their needs
• Clarifying differences in products
• Arranging payment and delivery for sales
• Accurately completing all necessary paperwork
• Customer follow‑up via phone calls and/or thank you note
• Utilizing good sales techniques, while following all company procedures
• Always keeping customer satisfaction as the top priority

You must be comfortable using and training on computers and be available to work standard retail business hours, including nights and weekends, when our customers shop the most.