Sales Intern

Job Description

Sales Intern | GPC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, paid summer internship at GPC, located in Birmingham, AL. This program provides an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and develop practical skills through hands-on experience. Interns will broaden their sales, communication, and business acumen, supported by continuous training and performance feedback to ensure skill development and success. A successful internship often leads to additional career opportunities upon conclusion.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Birmingham, AL (On-site)

• Mission: Develop sales, communication, and business acumen skills through hands-on experience and continuous training.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Professional Development: Cultivate professional skills through on-the-job learning, technical training, and exposure to leadership.
• Customer Relations: Develop the capability to build strong relationships with customers across various seniority levels.
• Organizational Understanding: Gain insight into the functions of different departments within the organization through cross-functional meetings and information sessions.
• Industry Knowledge: Acquire industry-specific knowledge by participating in product training initiatives.
• Internship Presentation: Prepare and deliver a comprehensive report out presentation detailing the internship experience.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate student in their junior or senior year, working towards a bachelor’s degree with a genuine interest in a sales career.
• Experience: Ability to commit to a 10-12 week summer program, typically the duration of the internship.
• Skills: Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong desire to learn, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.