Sales and Marketing Intern

Southwestern Advantage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced sales leaders

Opportunity for university credit

Performance-based pay structure

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization is seeking motivated college students for a paid summer internship in Chicago. Interns will gain real-world experience in sales, leadership, and marketing through hands-on activities, mentoring, and optional university credit. The role includes engaging customers, presenting educational materials, and managing logistics for their territory. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, positive, and authorized to work in the U.S. Compensation is performance-based, with earnings tied to results.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Authorized to work in the United States with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in consultative conversations with customers.
• Present and distribute educational materials.
• Manage orders, scheduling, and reporting for your territory.
• Participate in training meetings.

Skills

Communication

Goal-setting

Time-management

Sales

Leadership

Education

Current undergraduate student or recent graduate

Job description

Southwestern Advantage is looking for motivated college students from all majors for a paid summer internship focused on personal and professional growth in sales, leadership, and marketing.

Through hands-on experience, interns learn communication, goal-setting, and time-management skills while presenting educational resources to families. Participants receive mentorship and optional university credit through participating schools.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience presenting educational resources to customers.
• Coaching from experienced sales leaders in communication and leadership.
• Weekly goal-setting and progress feedback.
• An entrepreneurial environment that rewards effort and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in consultative conversations with customers.
• Present and distribute educational materials.
• Manage orders, scheduling, and reporting for your territory.
• Participate in training meetings focused on professional skill development.

What We’re Looking For

• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and coachable.
• Authorized to work in the United States and have reliable transportation.

Compensation: Performance-based pay structure with earnings directly tied to results. Interns have the opportunity to earn income through product sales and incentives.