Kaizen Summer Sales Intern

Job Description

Kaizen Summer Sales Intern | Kaizen Marketing

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at Kaizen Marketing, located in person in Columbia, SC. Kaizen Marketing focuses on providing comprehensive business development and sales solutions to clients. This role is crucial for driving company growth by enabling lead generation, conducting effective service demonstrations, and managing strategic client accounts. Interns will immerse themselves in the world of business development and sales, gaining hands-on experience that provides invaluable exposure to the full spectrum of sales functions, preparing them for a successful career in the field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Columbia, SC
• Mission: This intern drives growth by generating leads, demonstrating services, and managing client accounts to expand the customer base.
• Tech Stack: CRM software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales: Identify potential clients and build strong relationships through direct outreach and cold calling activities.
• Territory Management: Analyze market trends and develop strategies to expand the customer base within assigned areas.
• Service Demonstrations: Conduct demonstrations to showcase service features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs.
• Lead Generation: Support efforts to generate leads using CRM software to track prospects and follow-up activities.
• Business Development: Collaborate with management on initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program.
• Experience: Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, business-to-business (B2B) transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
• Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, capacity to build strong client rapport, familiarity with CRM software, strong analytical skills to interpret conversations and guide clients, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with attention to detail.
• Bonus: Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management is a plus.