Kaizen Summer Sales Intern

Job Description

Kaizen Summer Sales Intern | Kaizen Marketing

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kaizen Marketing, located in Grand Rapids, MI. Kaizen Marketing specializes in business development and sales strategies, helping clients grow their customer base through direct outreach. This role is crucial for contributing directly to client acquisition and market expansion, providing foundational support for sales operations and strategic growth initiatives.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI

• Mission: Drive growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management.
• Tech Stack: CRM software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Execution: Drive outside sales through identifying potential clients and building strong relationships via cold calling and direct outreach.
• Territory Management: Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand the customer base.
• Product Demonstration: Conduct service demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs.
• Lead Management: Support lead generation efforts and track prospect interactions and follow-up activities using CRM software.
• Business Development: Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification is being currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program with an Early Career level.
• Experience: Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients; strong analysis skills to interpret conversations and understand which path to take clients; ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Bonus: Familiarity with CRM software; prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management.