Sales Intern

IMH Fragrance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

IMH Fragrance is a growing fragrance company seeking a curious Sales Intern to support our sales team with customer relationships, research, reporting, and day‑to‑day account management. This role offers hands-on experience learning how sales works in a growing business and gaining exposure to retail, wholesale, and distribution channels.

You will help identify new business opportunities, prepare prospect lists and outreach materials, and assist with meetings, trade shows, and sales

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in business-related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn CRM systems and sales technology.
• Curious, proactive, and able to multitask and collaborate.
• Interest in fragrance, beauty, retail, or consumer brands is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with customer relationships, research, reporting, and day-to-day account management.
• Assist with identifying new business opportunities and preparing prospect lists and outreach.
• Help track sales performance, orders, and account activity; support meetings and trade shows.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Finance to address customer needs.
• Maintain accurate customer information and sales records; assist with forecasts.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organization

Spreadsheets & presentations

CRM systems learning

Curious and proactive

Multitasking & teamwork

Interest in fragrance/retail

Education

Pursuing or recent degree in Business/Marketing/Sales/Communications

Job description

IMH Fragrance is a growing fragrance company focused on building exciting brands, creating great customer experiences, and developing strong retail and wholesale partnerships. Our team works with retail partners and distributors to bring our fragrances to more customers. We’re looking for a curious, motivated Sales Intern who wants to learn how sales works in a growing business and gain hands‑on experience supporting our team and customers.

Position Summary

The Sales Intern will support our sales team with customer relationships, new business research, sales reporting, and day‑to‑day account management activities. This role offers an opportunity to learn how businesses build partnerships, identify sales opportunities, and grow revenue across retail, wholesale, and distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Research & Business Development

• Research potential retail, wholesale, and distribution partners.
• Help identify new business opportunities and gather information on prospective customers.
• Assist with preparing prospect lists, sales materials, presentations, and outreach.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and market opportunities.
• Support the sales team in preparing for customer meetings and trade shows.

Customer & Account Support

• Help maintain positive relationships with existing customers and retail partners.
• Assist with preparing account updates, meeting notes, and customer communications.
• Track customer requests and help coordinate follow‑up with internal teams.
• Support the onboarding process for new accounts by organizing information and resources.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and support account growth.
• Maintain accurate customer information, sales activity, and account records.
• Assist with tracking sales performance, orders, and account activity.
• Help prepare sales reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and forecasts.
• Support the team with order follow‑up and coordination with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales processes, organization, and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Marketing to support sales presentations, product information, and promotional initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Customer Service to help address customer needs.
• Assist with special projects and other sales‑related initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Participate in team meetings and learn how different departments contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.
• Interest in sales, account management, business development, or customer relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, presentations, and basic business tools.
• Interest in learning CRM systems and sales technology.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions and take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• An interest in fragrance, beauty, retail, or consumer brands is a plus.
• A minimum of 20 hours per week, between 9-5pm M-F onsite.

What Success Looks Like

• Providing reliable support that helps the sales team stay organized and effective.
• Identifying useful research and potential opportunities for new business.
• Helping maintain accurate account information, sales reports, and customer records.
• Supporting timely communication and follow‑up with customers and internal teams.
• Developing a strong understanding of the sales process, account management, and customer relationships.
• Taking ownership of assigned projects and contributing ideas to help the business grow.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting a sales team at a growing fragrance company.
• Exposure to retail, wholesale, and distribution partnerships.
• An understanding of the full sales process, from researching prospects to supporting long‑term customer relationships.
• Opportunities to collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
• Practical experience with sales reporting, account management, and business development.