Sales Summer Intern - Grand Rapids, MI

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America offers a 13-week Sales Summer Internship spanning Design, Production, Customer Service and Sales. Interns will visit PCA leadership in Lake Forest, IL and may receive a full-time offer into the GIFT Program after graduation.

You will work with mentors, engage in special projects, and develop core sales skills while gaining hands-on experience with customers and markets.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a related program (Sales, Marketing, Business) and have completed freshman year.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher required.
• Eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Pair with a mentor to guide development during the internship.
• Work on special projects across Design, Production, Customer Service and Sales.
• Understand PCA’s business, industry, and sales process.
• Build core sales skills: communication, presentation, time management, problem-solving, networking.
• Assist with customer communication: inquiries, new items, lead follow-up, and resolution of complaints.
• Build a prospect list and visit customers with experienced Sales Representatives.
• Present a final project to the management team and fellow interns.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Current student in Sales/Marketing/Business

GPA 3.0/4.0

US work eligibility (full-time)

Job description

Program Overview: PCA’s 13-week (May – August) Sales Summer Internship offers hands-on experience across key departments of Design, Production, Customer Service, and Sales while building foundational sales knowledge. Interns will also participate in a corporate office visit in Lake Forest, IL to engage with marketing, meet with PCA leadership, and network with fellow summer interns. Upon successful completion of the program, interns may be offered a full-time position to begin after graduation into PCA’s GIFT Program (rotational sales development program).

Principle Accountabilities include:

• Each intern will be paired with a mentor to guide their development throughout the summer
• Work on special projects assigned to assist each business function of Design, Customer Service, Production and Sales.
• Understand PCA’s business, industry, and sales process
• Build core sales skills: communication, presentation, time management, problem-solving, and networking
• Assist with customer communication: inquiries, new items, lead follow-up, and complaint resolution
• Build a prospect list and visit customers with experienced Sales Representatives
• Present a final project to the management team and fellow interns

Educational Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Sales, Marketing, Business or related discipline and have completed their freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis

Abilities/Skills:

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential
• Must be comfortable engaging with mentors, team members and customers
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Must be able to handle multiple projects or customer inquiries simultaneouslyMust be able to travel.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories