At KENT Worldwide, sales is about building relationships and delivering value. As a Sales Support Specialist Intern, youll gain hands-on experience supporting our Sqwincher hydration business while working directly with customers and experienced sales professionals. In this role, youll deliver hydration education sessions, support customer engagement efforts, and help identify opportunities to grow and strengthen customer partnerships. If youre eager to develop your sales, communication, and customer relationship skills while making a real impact, wed love to hear from you!
This role is designed and intended to be performed remotely in a designated territory, and we will be filling multiple positions in each of the follow geographic areas:
Houston/Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Indianapolis, IN; and Carolinas, Oklahoma or Eastern Pennsylvania.
Internship Term: Mid‑May through Mid‑August
Location: Field‑based, targeted regional territory (majority day travel). Relocation and housing are not provided for this internship.
Schedule: Full‑time, weekdays (40 hours per week)
Compensation: The compensation for this internship role is $22.50 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver 15-30 minute hydration training sessions at assigned industrial customer locations using provided materials and scripts
Conduct onsite product demonstrations as needed to reinforce training content and showcase hydration solutions
Participate in trade shows, customer events, or on‑site activations in support of regional or national sales initiatives (as scheduled)
Educate customers on hydration best practices and Sqwincher product applications
Confidently answer common customer "challenge questions" and provide basic product recommendations following training guidelines
Support sales growth by reinforcing the value of standardized hydration programs
Call on approximately 15 customer locations per week within a targeted, pre‑determined region
Capture and relay customer insights, feedback, and opportunities to National Account or Regional Sales Managers
Enter customer visits, notes, and follow‑up activities into the company CRM system
Represent the company professionally and consistently in all customer interactions
Travel primarily during the day; occasional early starts may be required depending on customer schedules
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in: Industrial Distribution, Sales or Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field
Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking with small groups
Interest in industrial environments, customer training, and field sales exposure
Ability to follow a structured training script while engaging customers authentically
Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage a weekly customer visit schedule
Professional demeanor with a customer‑first mindset
Basic computer skills and comfort using CRM systems or learning new technology
Ability to lift and transport light product samples or demonstration materials as needed
Pass pre-employment screening
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Must maintain personal auto insurance
Ability to drive own vehicle for daily customer visits
Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy
WHAT YOULL GAIN:
Real‑world experience supporting industrial sales and national account teams
Hands‑on customer interaction, training, and product demonstration experience
Exposure to trade shows and customer events within an industrial sales environment
Experience using CRM systems and contributing to sales data and insights
Development of presentation, communication, and consultative selling skills
A strong foundation for future careers in sales, industrial distribution, or account management