Sales Internship - Summer 2027

NWU; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel compensated

Job summary

NWU is seeking a motivated student for a 12-week summer internship in Des Moines, IA. You will gain hands-on field sales experience, work with local sales teams, and lead strategic projects aligned with your studies. You will support distributor events and engage with operators through shows and meetings.

Travel to in-person events is required and will be compensated. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor's program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field,

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Anticipated graduation in December 2027 or May 2028; GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week summer internship (May 24 – Aug 13, 2027) with hands-on field sales experience.
• Lead strategic projects aligned with studies and present outcomes to senior leadership.
• Support distributor and operator events and assist with on-the-ground sales activities.
• Engage operators through food shows, distributor meetings, and product sampling.
• Build cross-functional relationships within the company and with customers to drive sales growth.
• Contribute to sales strategy development and market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance understanding of sales processes.
• Travel to in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Time management

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Business Management or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Participate in a dynamic 12-week summer internship (May 24 - August 13, 2027) with hands-on field sales experience alongside local sales teams.
• Lead strategic projects aligned with your studies, contributing to sales momentum and presenting outcomes to senior leadership.
• Support distributor and operator events, assisting with on-the-ground sales activities and customer engagement.
• Engage operators through food shows, distributor meetings, and product sampling.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships within the company and with customers to drive sales growth.
• Contribute to sales strategy development and market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance understanding of sales processes and industry dynamics.
• Work remotely with required travel to in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field, with anticipated graduation in December 2027 or May 2028; GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• A proactive, confident mindset with initiative and ownership of work.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build trust-based relationships.
• Skill in delivering compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Comfort with numbers and financial data analysis, including margins and pricing.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and handle ambiguity.
• Willingness to relocate for full-time roles after the internship.
• Readiness for frequent travel as part of the role.