Summer Intern, Sales

Role Summary

The Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience in a professional work environment while gaining exposure to business operations within their assigned department. Interns will work alongside experienced team members, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop skills related to their field of study and career interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day activities and projects within the assigned department.
• Support department initiatives through research, data collection, documentation, and other assigned tasks.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments as appropriate.
• Gain exposure to departmental processes, procedures, and business operations.
• Complete assigned projects and provide updates on progress.
• Prepare reports, presentations, or other materials related to assigned work.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling company information.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Participate in internship program activities, including orientation, networking opportunities, and program closeout activities.
• Present a summary or final project highlighting key experiences, accomplishments, and learning outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, technical school, or other applicable educational program.
• Pursuing a degree or area of study related to the assigned department is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and accept feedback.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

 Internship Learning Objectives

During the internship, the intern should have opportunities to:

• Apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting.
• Develop practical skills within their area of interest.
• Gain an understanding of workplace expectations and business operations.
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Build professional relationships and receive mentorship from experienced employees.
• Explore potential career paths within the organization.

 Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Requires frequent walking, sitting and standing throughout the shift.
• Manual Dexterity: Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands and fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual acuity both near and far: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers, as well as clarity of vision at 20 feet or more- this is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• Hearing: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms). 
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in various weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.