Kaizen Summer Sales Intern

Job Description

Kaizen Summer Sales Intern | Kaizen Marketing

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kaizen Marketing, an in-person role focused on business development and sales. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in outside sales, territory management, and customer engagement. This position is crucial for driving growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management. It is designed to prepare you for a successful career in business development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In person

• Mission: This role drives growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management.
• Tech Stack: CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Proactive Sales Engagement: Identify potential clients and build relationships through strategic cold calling and direct outreach.
• Territory Management Support: Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand the customer base.
• Effective Service Demonstrations: Conduct service demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, effectively upselling solutions that meet client needs.
• CRM-Powered Lead Generation: Support lead generation efforts using CRM software to track prospects and manage follow-up activities.
• Business Development Collaboration: Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate (within 12 months) of a business, marketing, or related program with an interest in sales, marketing, or management.
• Experience: Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and a foundational understanding of sales cycles.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to negotiate effectively, build strong rapport with clients, and analytical skills to interpret conversations and strategically guide clients through the sales process.
• Bonus: Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management.