Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing

Job Description

Summer Sales Internship | Grit x Forge Marketing

The Tone:
This is a paid summer internship at Grit x Forge Marketing, a door-to-door sales organization operating in numerous U.S. markets. The program is specifically designed to challenge college students and accelerate their growth, offering hands-on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you will work with a team to sell residential pest-control services, developing crucial communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This opportunity provides a foundation of real-world business acumen that translates directly into competitive, high-performance career paths across various industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (3–4 months, May–August 2026)
• Location: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle. Temporary relocation is likely required for placement.
• Team: You will work with a team selling residential pest-control services.
• Mission: To help you develop essential communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills through performance-based sales experience.
• Tech Stack:

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Operations: Actively sell residential pest-control services to customers in designated U.S. markets, working as part of a team.
• Skill Development: Participate in structured sales and leadership training sessions, benefiting from ongoing mentorship throughout the summer.
• Customer Engagement: Develop and refine professional communication and interpersonal skills by directly engaging with potential customers.
• Performance Management: Implement goal setting strategies, track individual performance, and apply negotiation techniques to close sales effectively.
• Professional Growth: Cultivate strong time management and self-discipline habits crucial for success in a performance-based environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled college students or recent graduates seeking an immersive summer experience.
• Experience: A keen interest in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership, coupled with a willingness to work outdoors and engage directly with customers. Must be willing to relocate for the summer if selected for placement.
• Skills: Competitive drive, goal-oriented mindset, coachability, openness to feedback, strong work ethic, resilience, and a foundational understanding of leadership principles for high performers.