Summer Sales Intern Direct Sales & Marketing

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Cordova/Collierville; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing sales training and mentorship

Performance-based earnings

Job summary

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting in Collierville seeks motivated Summer Sales Interns to gain real-world marketing and sales experience. Interns will engage with homeowners to promote services, generate leads, and develop communication skills through hands-on training. The company offers flexible scheduling, performance-based earnings, and a positive team culture focused on personal growth. Ideal candidates are current college students or recent graduates with strong communications skills and a competitive mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to gain real-world sales and marketing experience.
• Comfortable speaking with homeowners and working face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Promote company services and generate leads directly with homeowners.
• Gain hands-on experience in direct sales and customer engagement.
• Participate in ongoing sales training and mentorship.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated and competitive mindset

Ability to work independently

Comfortable dealing with homeowners

Education

Current college student or recent graduate

Tools

Basic familiarity with smartphones and CRM technology

Job description

Benefits

• Outdoor Work Environment
• Supportive Culture
• Flexible schedule

Get Real-World Marketing Experience | Build a Brand People Love | Have Fun Doing It

About Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting

At Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting, we believe we’re not just in the mosquito business — we’re in the loyalty business. We help homeowners enjoy their yards again by providing mosquito, flea, and tick control with exceptional customer service. Our culture is energetic, creative, and people‑first. We celebrate hard work, fresh ideas, and genuine relationships.

If you’re eager to learn, excited about marketing, and love seeing your work make a real‑world impact, this internship is for you.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking motivated and energetic Summer Sales Interns to join our growing team. This role is designed for individuals who are competitive, coachable, and eager to gain real‑world sales and marketing experience. Interns will engage directly with homeowners in residential neighborhoods, promote company services, generate leads, and develop professional communication and sales skills through hands‑on training and mentorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for students or aspiring sales professionals looking to build experience in direct sales, customer engagement, marketing, and business development.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a work schedule that supports summer classes, extracurriculars, and personal commitments
• Real‑World Sales Experience: Gain hands‑on experience in direct sales, customer engagement, lead generation, and business development
• Professional Growth: Receive ongoing sales training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced leaders
• Performance‑Based Earnings: Competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses and commission incentives
• Team Culture: Join a positive, energetic, and goal‑oriented team environment that values hard work and personal growth
• Career Development: Build valuable communication, leadership, and sales skills that translate to future career opportunities
• Course Credit Opportunities: We are happy to coordinate with your school for internship credit if applicable

What We’re Looking For

• Current college student or recent graduate preferred
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, competitive, and coachable mindset
• Comfortable speaking with homeowners and working face‑to‑face with customers
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, professional, and goal‑oriented
• Physically able to walk neighborhoods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliable transportation for assigned sales territories and team meetings
• Basic familiarity with smartphones, apps, and CRM technology preferred

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, canvassing, or marketing
• Experience in pest control, landscaping, construction, home services, or maintenance industries
• Leadership experience through sports, clubs, work, or student organizations
• Experience in customer‑facing or delivery‑based roles such as Uber, DoorDash, Amazon, or retail sales
• A competitive mindset and strong work ethic
• Confidence handling objections and communicating with new people
• A desire to grow professionally, lead others, and take ownership of results

Company Overview

At Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Cordova/Collierville, we’re not just in the pest business; we’re in the loyalty business. We build long‑term relationships with homeowners by protecting what matters most — their peace of mind and outdoor enjoyment.

Our team provides safe, effective mosquito, flea, tick, and pest control services that help families take back their yards. We believe in hard work, positive energy, and doing right by our customers. When we focus on people and service, everything else falls into place.

If you’re dependable, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in helping others, this is a place where you’ll thrive.