Sales Intern

Group Management Services, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Performance incentives

1:1 mentorship

Structured training in sales

Job summary

A leading PEO company is offering a paid Sales Internship in San Francisco for students pursuing degrees in Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship. Interns will gain hands-on experience while prospecting and qualifying leads, preparing presentations, and shadowing experienced sales reps. This role emphasizes mentorship and structured training in sales techniques, preparing interns for successful careers in B2B sales post-graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Sales or Business.
• Interest in B2B sales and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify leads, and build a sales pipeline.
• Cold call to generate leads for new business.
• Prepare presentation materials for sales reps.
• Shadow sales meetings with potential clients.
• Research competitors supporting the CRM.

Skills

Cold calling

Lead generation

Sales negotiation

Presentation preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship

Job description

Sales Internship at GMS – Launch Your Career into B2B Sales 🚀

GMS is one of the nation’s leading PEOs, helping small businesses streamline payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, and HR. We’re offering a paid, high‑growth sales internship for those who want real B2B experience.

⭐ What You’ll Get

• Paid internship between $18-$20/hour + performance incentives
• Hands‑on sales experience (prospecting, outreach, shadowing client meetings)
• 1:1 mentorship from top Outside Sales Reps and Managers
• Structured training in negotiation, objection handling, and closing

🎯 What You’ll Do

• Learn to prospect, qualify leads, and build a pipeline
• Regularly cold call and generate leads for new business
• Prepare presentation materials for Outside Sales Reps
• Shadow sales meetings with prospective business owners
• Research competitors and companies providing support for our CRM
• Participate in departmental training to learn all aspects of the GMS business

🌟 Who Thrives Here

Students working towards a bachelor’s degree generally in Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship who are competitive, coachable, resilient, and excited by a career where effort = earning potential.

For over 30 years, GMS has saved clients time, reduced costs, and provided peace of mind for thousands of businesses nationwide. We take a people‑first approach, pairing exceptional customer service with innovative, cutting‑edge technology to drive efficiency and deliver real world impact. If you want real sales experience and a clear path to a high‑earning role after graduation, this is it.

Your career starts here. 👉Learn more: www.groupmgmt.com

Group Management Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.