Sales Intern

SPX Cooling Technologies; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for non-local students

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies is seeking a summer intern for 2027 to support customer relationships, analyze sales data, and drive initiatives impacting revenue growth. Open to students in Business, Marketing, Sales, or Communications, this role offers exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing environment and mentorship from experienced sales professionals.

The internship includes paid compensation and housing stipends for students not local to the Kansas City area, with a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and updating the sales CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot), ensuring accuracy of customer data and sales pipeline information.
• Support the development of sales presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct customer and market research, helping to identify new opportunities and benchmark performance against competitors.
• Partner with sales representatives and managers to track leads, monitor order progress, and follow up on customer inquiries.
• Assist in coordinating customer meetings, webinars, and other sales-related events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service) on initiatives that support the sales process.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Business/Marketing/Sales/Communications

GPA 3.0+

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Building People that Build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. Join our Sales team as a 2027 summer intern, where you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting customer relationships, analyzing sales data, and driving initiatives that directly impact revenue growth. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Business, Marketing, Sales, or Communications who want exposure to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and the opportunity to learn from experienced sales professionals.

• Assist with maintaining and updating the sales CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot), ensuring accuracy of customer data and sales pipeline information.
• Support the development of sales presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct customer and market research, helping to identify new opportunities and benchmark performance against competitors.
• Partner with sales representatives and managers to track leads, monitor order progress, and follow up on customer inquiries.
• Assist in coordinating customer meetings, webinars, and other sales‑related events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service) on initiatives that support the sales process.

This internship provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, develop business development skills, and gain valuable insights into customer engagement and sales strategy.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or sales support tasks.
• Interest in B2B sales, customer service, or industrial/manufacturing environments.

Education & Certifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.
• Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Travel & Working Environment

• Hybrid schedule
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Our intern and co‑op positions are paid, and we offer housing stipends for students who are not local to the Kansas City area.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.