Sales Summer Intern: Mentored, Cross-Functional Exposure

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

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.