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Job Description
Kaizen Summer Sales Intern | Kaizen Marketing
The Tone:
This is a paid internship at Kaizen Marketing, located in person. Kaizen Marketing focuses on immersing interns in the world of business development and sales. This role is vital for driving company growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management, providing hands-on experience in outside sales and territory management.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Summer
• Location: In-person
• Mission: This person will drive business growth by identifying potential clients, managing sales territories, and conducting service demonstrations to expand the customer base.
• Tech Stack: CRM software
What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Relationship Building: Engage in outside sales activities by identifying potential clients and building strong relationships through cold calling and direct outreach.
• Territory Expansion: Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand the customer base.
• Service Presentations: Conduct service demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs.
• Prospect Tracking: Support lead generation efforts using CRM software to track prospects and follow-up activities.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program, with a strong interest in sales, marketing, or management.
• Experience: Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients; familiarity with CRM software; strong analysis skills to interpret conversations and determine appropriate paths.
• Bonus: Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management.