Sales Intern

WasteFree; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hiring potential

Job summary

WasteFree in Dallas is offering a Fall 2026 Sales Internship on-site. You will assist the sales team with lead research, outreach, and CRM upkeep while gaining hands-on experience in sales strategies and business development.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and a proactive attitude; you will help prepare presentations, proposals, and reports, and there is potential for full-time hire based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service
• Proficient in MS Office / Google Workspace

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential leads and target customers
• Assist with prospecting emails, calls, and social outreach
• Support creation of presentations, proposals, and sales materials
• Maintain and update CRM data
• Schedule meetings and follow up with prospective clients
• Analyze sales data and prepare basic reports
• Participate in sales meetings and trainings
• Provide administrative support to the sales team
• Apply learnings to sales efforts
• Potentially contribute to full-time hiring decisions

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Department: Sales / Business Development

Location: On Site

Duration: Fall 2026 Internship

Pay: $15 hr + Commission

Overview

The Sales Intern will assist the sales team in identifying potential customers, supporting outreach efforts, and maintaining sales records. This internship provides hands-on experience in sales strategies, customer relationship management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential leads and target customers
• Assist with prospecting activities including emails, calls, and social media outreach
• Support the sales team in preparing presentations, proposals, and sales materials
• Maintain and update customer data in CRM systems
• Schedule meetings and follow up with prospective clients
• Analyze sales data and prepare basic reportsParticipate in sales meetings, training sessions, and strategy discussions
• Provide administrative support to the sales team as needed
• Learning and running service.
• Applying what you learn to sales efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and eager to learn

Preferred Skills

• Ability to conduct online research and market analysis
• Basic data analysis skills
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in professional sales environments
• Exposure to sales pipelines, lead generation, and client management
• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals
• Opportunity to develop communication, negotiation, and business skills that will translate to success in future roles.
• Opportunity for hiring on for full time.

WasteFree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.