SALES INTERN

Grain Processing Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Gas stipend

Exposure to leadership

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, IA, is seeking a paid Sales Intern to join the Starch Sales team for Summer 2027. You will work with experienced professionals, engage with customers and prospects, and gain real-world exposure to sales strategies in a global manufacturing environment.

This internship includes housing or a gas stipend, leadership exposure, and a collaborative team culture designed to build your skills, confidence, and early career success in sales.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably business-related.
• Interest in sales and comfort building relationships with people.
• Familiarity with digital tools and data-driven sales approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support inside sales activities and maintain contact with prospects and customers.
• Attend meetings/events to learn about the company, industry, and sales process.
• Collaborate with sales team to develop relationships and close deals.
• Assist in using CRM and analytics tools to capture leads and track activity.
• Contribute to team projects and present learnings to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Proactive learner

Relationship building

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree

Tools

Dynamics 360 CRM

Power BI

Seamless AI

Job description

Are you ready to gain hands-on sales experience, build meaningful business relationships, and make an impact from day one? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a 6-time U.S. Best Managed Company and proud KENT WORLDWIDE™ company, is looking for a Sales Intern to join our Starch Sales team for Summer 2027. In this paid internship, you'll work alongside experienced sales professionals, interact with customers and prospects, leverage modern sales and analytics tools, and gain valuable insight into the strategies that drive growth in a global manufacturing business. With company housing or a gas stipend, exposure to leadership, community events, and a collaborative team environment, you'll build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to jump-start your career in sales.

• 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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