SALES INTERN

Jzms Group; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Gas stipend

Team environment

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) in Muscatine, Iowa, invites students to join the 2027 Summer Sales Internship in the Starch Sales group. You will engage with customers, support the sales process, and gain hands-on experience using CRM and analytics tools.

The internship is designed to be performed onsite in Muscatine, IA. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with a preference for business or engineering majors, and possess strong communication and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program with a preference for business, engineering or related fields.
• Comfortable building relationships and working in a sales context.
• Interest in sales and customer interaction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leverage internal resources to understand and market GPC products and applications.
• Attend meetings and events to learn about the company, industry, and sales processes.
• Collaborate with inside sales to contact prospects using CRM and Seamless AI.
• Build customer relationships, master negotiation, and close deals.
• Shadow sales reps in territories to capture insights from interactions.
• Use Dynamics 360 CRM, Power BI and Seamless AI to maintain records and generate leads.
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing projects and insights.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Proactive learner

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate

Business/Engineering major preferred

Tools

Dynamics 360 CRM

Power BI

Seamless AI

Job description

Ready to join a 6-time US Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT WORLDWIDE™company and leading manufacturer of grain-based products, located in Muscatine, Iowa, has an opportunity to join their internship program as a Sales Intern in their Starch Sales department for the 2027 summer!The GPC Sales Internship promotes knowledge and understanding of our company and its products, selling tactics, and our sales process within the GPC Sales group. The intern will interact daily with GPC customers and prospects, providing valuable insights on customers, sales opportunities, and market developments to the sales team.

• This paid internship is eligible for company housing or a gas stipend, and provides a collaborate team environment, community events, and valuable experience at a family-owned company!
• The position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage resources in Creative Solutions and Operations to better understand and market GPC’s products and their applications
• Attend and participate in various meetings and events to absorb valuable knowledge of the company, in the industry, and of the sales process
• Work as part of the inside sales team to initiate and maintain contact with prospects and customers through use of CRM and Seamless AI tools
• Work closely with various sales team members to gain knowledge in building strong customer relationships, mastering negotiation tactics, and closing deals effectively throughout the sales process
• Accompany sales representatives in their territories, capturing the valuable insights and lessons gained while interacting with prospects and customers
• Utilize Dynamics 360 CRM, Power BI, and Seamless AI tools to maintain sales records and generate leads in an assigned market and/or territory
• Deliver a presentation to company stakeholders and leaders towards the conclusion of the internship, summarizing completed projects, acquired knowledge, and key insights

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree at an affiliated school, with a preference for majors in business-related fields, engineering, or other related fields
• Is interested in sales and is comfortable building relationships with people

Core Competencies Needed

• Strong communicator with a customer-focused, collaborative mindset
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with digital tools
• Proactive learner with adaptability and initiative

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