Sales Intern

Group Management Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Performance incentives

1:1 mentorship

Hands-on training

Job summary

A leading PEO firm in Rochester, NY, is offering a paid Sales Internship designed for students pursuing a career in sales. This position provides hands-on experience in B2B sales through prospecting, lead qualification, and shadowing professionals. Interns will receive 1:1 mentorship and structured training, equipping them with practical skills for achieving high earning potential post-graduation. This is an opportunity to kickstart a successful career in sales.

Qualifications

• Competitive, coachable, and excited about earning potential.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prospect, qualify leads, and build a pipeline.
• Regularly cold call and generate leads for new business.
• Prepare presentation materials for Outside Sales Reps.
• Shadow sales meetings with prospective business owners.
• Research competitors providing support for CRM.
• Participate in departmental training across GMS aspects.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold calling

Lead qualification

Presentation preparation

Resilience

Coachability

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship

Job description

Sales Internship at GMS – Launch Your Career into B2B Sales 🚀

GMS is one of the nation’s leading PEOs, helping small businesses streamline payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, and HR. We’re offering a paid, high‑growth sales internship for those who want real B2B experience.

⭐ What You’ll Get

• Paid internship between $18-$20/hour + performance incentives
• Hands‑on sales experience (prospecting, outreach, shadowing client meetings)
• 1:1 mentorship from top Outside Sales Reps and Managers
• Structured training in negotiation, objection handling, and closing

🎯 What You’ll Do

• Learn to prospect, qualify leads, and build a pipeline
• Regularly cold call and generate leads for new business
• Prepare presentation materials for Outside Sales Reps
• Shadow sales meetings with prospective business owners
• Research competitors and companies providing support for our CRM
• Participate in departmental training to learn all aspects of the GMS business

🌟 Who Thrives Here

Students working towards a bachelor’s degree generally in Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship who are competitive, coachable, resilient, and excited by a career where effort = earning potential.

For over 30 years, GMS has saved clients time, reduced costs, and provided peace of mind for thousands of businesses nationwide. We take a people‑first approach, pairing exceptional customer service with innovative, cutting‑edge technology to drive efficiency and deliver real world impact. If you want real sales experience and a clear path to a high‑earning role after graduation, this is it.

Your career starts here. 👉Learn more: www.groupmgmt.com

Group Management Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.