Sales Intern

NWU; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Summer Internship Program

Hands-on sales exposure

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

NWU in Plano, TX is offering a paid Summer Internship designed for students pursuing a four-year degree or graduate program in business-related fields. The role provides hands-on experience in prospecting, customer relationship building, and sales pipeline management.

Interns will participate in customer visits, CRM updates, and collaboration across branches and corporate teams. The program runs for 10 weeks during the summer, with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree or graduate program in business-related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater required or preferred.
• Interest in sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confident to engage with new people.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective customers and identify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including phone outreach.
• Join Branch Managers and Sales Representatives on customer visits to present value propositions.
• Support customers visiting the branch via phone and email.
• Conduct customer satisfaction and follow-up calls and assist with appointment setup.
• Update the CRM with sales calls, opportunities, and contacts.
• Learn trailer specifications and applications to better support customer needs.
• Assist with rental/leasing agreements, reviewing insurance, and related documentation.
• Assist Accounts Receivable collections to gain exposure to the customer lifecycle.
• Support with projects related to sales, customer service, and operations.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outll

Team collaboration

Customer-facing interest

Time management

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree (or graduate program) in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Research prospective customers and identify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, including phone outreach.
• Join Branch Managers and Sales Representatives on customer visits to present the Premier Value Proposition, including Rent, Lease, Trailer Tracking, LDW, and other services.
• Support customers visiting the branch and communicate via phone and email.
• Conduct customer satisfaction and follow-up calls and assist with appointment setup.
• Update the CRM system with sales calls, opportunities, and customer contacts.
• Learn trailer specifications and applications to better understand and support customer needs.
• Assist with generating rental/leasing agreements, reviewing insurance, and completing related administrative documentation.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable collections to gain exposure to the customer account lifecycle.
• Support Branch and Corporate teams with projects related to sales, customer service, and operational priorities.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Current enrollment in a four-year degree or graduate program; Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related majors preferred.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Interest in sales, business development, account management, or other customer-facing careers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence to ask questions, meet new people, and initiate conversations.
• Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, resilience, time management, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week for the full internship period from May 31 to August 6, 2027, with minimal absences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid 10-week Summer Internship Program.

Training & Development

• Gain hands-on experience in prospecting, customer relationship building, and sales pipeline management.
• Learn trailer specifications, applications, and how sales, operations, and customer service collaborate throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Work alongside Branch Managers and Sales Representatives to gain direct customer-facing experience.

Physical Requirements

• Inspect trailers inside and out, including entering trailers and inspecting underneath.
• Walk up and down stairs and throughout the yard.
• Get in and out of automobiles repeatedly during customer visits.