BEST Sales Intern

March 13, 2026
$24 / hour

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Job Description

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls is dedicated to reimagining the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. As a Johnson Controls Intern, you will have the opportunity to leverage your valuable skills, knowledge, and passion to contribute to our continued growth in a dynamic and competitive global environment. Our internship program is rooted in community, connection, and memorable experiences, providing a platform to transform your future. No matter your assignment, you will be presented with exceptional opportunities that help you explore diverse career paths!

BEST Sales Intern: What You Will Do

Under direct supervision and with local mentoring, the BEST Sales Intern will play a crucial role in supporting their assigned local market and driving sales for the region.

How You Will Do It

  • Collaborate with your manager or a sales associate to complete assigned tasks that drive sales and provide excellent service to our customers.
  • Attend meetings and events to observe and gain practical learning experiences within the sales environment.
  • Develop compelling proposals and deliver them to potential customers, showcasing our solutions.
  • Work with customers to facilitate the close-out of open invoices and ensure timely payment collection.
  • Accurately update sales records and various documentation to maintain organized sales data.
  • Observe and learn effective strategies for closing deals within the sales process.
  • Communicate with vendors and clients as requested by the manager, building professional relationships.
  • Conduct market research and collate survey data to support sales strategies and insights.
  • Assess whether sales targets are being met and provide comprehensive reports on performance.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. College or University.
  • Pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: engineering, business, communications, finance, marketing, public relations, economics, or computer networking.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. (sponsorship is not available for these roles).
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the summer period.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive and perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Possess a competitive spirit and a strong drive to “win” in sales endeavors.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of business and technical acumen.

Compensation and Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00-$24.00

The hourly rate will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For detailed information on benefits, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.