Sales Development Intern: Market Insights & Growth

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

HNI Corporation is seeking Sales Interns for the Summer 2027 at Muscatine, IA. The program offers paid, hands-on experience in a professional sales organization with exposure to leadership and development opportunities.

Interns will gain experience in market research, proposal creation, CRM usage (Salesforce), and account management strategies while contributing to growth initiatives and project analytics. Hybrid scheduling may be available based on role flexibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in sales, business development or account management.
• Minimum 3.5 GPA preferred.
• Previous internship, work experience, leadership involvement, sales competitions, student organizations, or other relevant experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and business development initiatives through market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights.
• Assist with creating presentations, sales collateral, customer proposals, and other materials that support sales efforts.
• Gain exposure to CRM tools such as Salesforce to help track account activity and sales opportunities.
• Partner with Sales Development Associates and sales leaders to learn account management and relationship-building strategies.
• Analyze sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Participate in professional development, networking opportunities, and team projects that contribute to organizational success.
• Present project findings and recommendations to team members and business leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, Communications, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

HNI Corporation is seeking Sales Interns for the Summer 2027 at Muscatine, IA. The program offers paid, hands-on experience in a professional sales organization with exposure to leadership and development opportunities.

Interns will gain experience in market research, proposal creation, CRM usage (Salesforce), and account management strategies while contributing to growth initiatives and project analytics. Hybrid scheduling may be available based on role flexibility.