Sales & Leadership Summer Internship

Finance and Sales
February 23, 2026
Internship
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Job Description

Southwestern Advantage: Sales & Leadership Summer Internship Program

For over 150 years, Southwestern Advantage has been dedicated to empowering young individuals by fostering essential skills and character development. Our renowned Sales & Leadership Program provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for university students to dive into the world of entrepreneurship.

About the Sales & Leadership Program

This isn’t just an internship; it’s a chance to run your own profitable business. Students participating in the program will gain invaluable entrepreneurial acumen, cultivate crucial soft skills, and build a robust professional network that will serve them throughout their careers.

Role Description: Paid Summer Sales Internship

Southwestern Advantage is actively seeking ambitious college students from all academic majors for a dynamic paid summer internship position. This is an exciting outside sales role designed to immerse you in real-world business operations and customer engagement.

What You Will Gain:

  • Learn the intricacies of running your own business from the ground up.
  • Develop highly effective relationship-building skills with diverse consumers.
  • Gain practical experience in direct sales and customer engagement.
  • Opportunity to travel to another state for the summer, experiencing a new market environment.
  • Receive over 100 hours of professional coaching in sales, leadership, and marketing from industry experts.

Core Responsibilities

As a Southwestern Advantage Sales & Leadership Intern, you will actively engage in and be responsible for:

  • Engaging in consultative sales, understanding customer needs to provide tailored educational product solutions.
  • Communicating professionally and effectively with a wide range of families (approximately 3,000 to 4,000) from all economic backgrounds.
  • Building strong relationships and rapport with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Direct sales of high-quality educational products that benefit students and families.
  • Independently managing all aspects of your business, including:
    • Executing product ordering and inventory management.
    • Handling all sales transactions and maintaining accurate accounting records.
    • Developing and managing your own sales schedule and appointments.
    • Coordinating and executing product deliveries to customers.

Who We’re Looking For: Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this challenging yet rewarding position will possess the following qualities:

  • Willingness to Relocate: Must be prepared to travel and relocate to another state for the duration of the summer program.
  • Positive Attitude: A can-do spirit and optimistic outlook.
  • Goal-Oriented: Driven to achieve and exceed set targets.
  • Personal Motivation: A self-starter with strong internal drive and initiative.
  • Strong Work Ethic: Dedicated and committed to putting in the effort required for success.
  • Teachable and Coachable: Open to feedback, eager to learn, and willing to adapt strategies.
  • Willingness to Learn: A genuine desire to develop comprehensive business and sales skills.
  • Independent Decision Maker: Capable of making sound judgments and taking initiative in a business setting.

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