BEST Sales Intern

Job Description

BEST Sales Intern | Johnson Controls

The Tone:
This is a sales internship at Johnson Controls, a global leader committed to enhancing the performance of buildings to make them smarter, healthier, and more sustainable for people, places, and the planet. As an intern, you will contribute your valuable skills and knowledge to our ongoing growth within a competitive global setting. Our internship program is designed to foster community and connection, providing memorable experiences that serve as a strong platform for your future career development. You will be presented with exceptional opportunities to explore diverse career paths, no matter your specific assignment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Assigned Local Market (U.S.)
• Pay: $21–$24 hourly
• Team: Reports to a manager or sales associate, with local mentoring.
• Mission: Support the assigned local market and drive sales for the region.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Support: Collaborate with managers or sales associates on assigned tasks to drive sales and deliver excellent customer service.
• Proposal Generation: Develop compelling proposals and present them to prospective customers, effectively showcasing our building solutions.
• Financial Follow-up: Partner with customers to facilitate the close-out of open invoices and ensure the timely collection of payments.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate sales records and various documentation, ensuring organized and up-to-date sales data.
• Market Analysis: Conduct essential market research and collate survey data to generate insights that support sales strategies and initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled undergraduate student pursuing a degree in engineering, business, communications, finance, marketing, public relations, economics, or computer networking at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Experience: Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the summer period. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or possess the legal right to work in the U.S., as sponsorship is not available for these roles.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with diverse stakeholders. Capable of thriving in a responsive work environment and working both independently and collaboratively. Exhibits a strong sense of business and technical understanding.
• Bonus: Possesses a competitive spirit and a strong drive to achieve success in sales endeavors.