Sales Intern

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC; Oskaloosa (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, headquartered in Oskaloosa, IA, invites applications for a Sales Intern in the Operational Sales Team. The role provides hands-on exposure to sales processes, customer-focused solutions, and field support, with projects and team collaboration to build communication, problem solving, and project management skills.

The position targets freshmen to juniors pursuing degrees in Sports & Rec Management, Business, Marketing, or related fields, requiring strong communication,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sports and Rec Management, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivated self-starter and collaborative problem solver.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Travel with Regional Sales Associates to observe and support customer sales calls.
• Assist with developing plans to complete lighting audits and market research.
• Support Musco sales functions and Team initiatives with RSAs and managers.
• Work with RSAs to understand the marketplace and Musco solutions.
• Coordinate and prepare customer facility tours.
• Contribute to a college conference final group project and market research.
• Maintain full-time availability Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Overnight travel as needed and valid U.S. driver's license required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports & Rec Management / Business / Marketing (pursuing)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Musco Operational Sales Team has an opening for a Sales Intern at our Corporate Headquarters in Oskaloosa, IA. The Sales Intern supports Musco's Sales Teams by gaining practical experience in sales processes, customer-focused solutions, and field sales support. Through hands-on projects and daily Team collaboration, you will build communication, problem-solving, and project management skills while gaining exposure to Musco's sales organization and Team-first culture. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

• Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sports and Rec Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Motivated self-starter and collaborative problem solver
• Strong computer skills in standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Travel with Regional Sales Associates (RSA) and Sales Representatives to observe and support customer sales calls
• Partner with the Director of USA Field Sales, Regional Sales Managers, and Sales Associate Supervisor to support Musco sales functions and Team initiatives
• Work alongside RSAs to build an understanding of the marketplace and Musco's solutions
• Assist with developing plans to complete lighting audits, key market research, and other special projects as assigned
• Support customer tours of Musco facilities by assisting with preparation and coordination
• Conduct detailed market research and contribute to the college conference final group project
• Full-time availability to work, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 p.m
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, Saturdays, and special events
• Overnight travel as needed
• Valid U.S. driver's license required for operating company vehicles

Duration: Summer 2027: June to August

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023-2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025-2026). Learn more at www.musco.com .

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships .

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.