Sales Internship - Summer 2027

Shine BrightX LLC; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC invites applicants for a 12-week summer sales internship in Des Moines, IA. May 24 – Aug 13, 2027, with hands-on field sales experience, leadership project work, and engagement with distributors and operators.

You will present outcomes to senior leadership and build cross-functional relationships while gaining market insights. The program emphasizes training, travel readiness, and potential relocation to full-time roles after the internship, with travel compensation for

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field; anticipated graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Proactive, take ownership of work.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships.
• Ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Excellent multitasking and time management to meet deadlines.
• Comfort with numbers and financial data analysis, including margins and pricing.
• Willingness to relocate for full-time roles after the internship.
• Readiness for frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week summer internship with hands-on field sales experience alongside local sales teams.
• Lead strategic projects aligned with your studies and present outcomes to senior leadership.
• Support distributor and operator events, assisting 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 and industry dynamics.
• Work remotely with required travel to in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Time management

Numerical data analysis

Adaptability

Relocation after internship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, 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.