Summer Sales Intern

Job Description

Sales Intern | Wiley

The Tone:
This is a Summer Sales Internship at Wiley, a global organization with over 200 years of history, committed to transforming knowledge into discoveries that shape the world through science, education, and publishing. The company, through its zyBooks brand, provides innovative and interactive learning solutions to higher education institutions. This role is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the sales function within the organization, helping individuals determine if a career in sales aligns with their professional goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Remote / Multiple (USA, UK, Canada)
• Pay: $16–$23 hourly
• Team: Sales team within zyBooks, a Wiley Brand
• Mission: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the sales function and acquire foundational sales skills to help determine a career path in sales.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Shadowing and Observation: Observe sales leadership and individual sales representatives to understand their daily activities and strategies.
• Training and Development: Participate in training sessions designed to introduce sales techniques, customer relationship management, and product knowledge.
• Market Research: Assist in conducting market research to identify potential customers and understand market trends.
• Sales Support: Provide support to the sales team by helping prepare sales presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Customer Interaction: Observe and participate in customer meetings and calls to gain insight into the sales process and customer engagement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, enthusiastic and eager to learn, strong interest in a career in sales, positive attitude and proactive approach.