Kaizen Summer Sales Intern

Job Description

Kaizen Summer Sales Intern | Kaizen Marketing

The Tone:
This is an internship at Kaizen Marketing, located in Houston, TX. Kaizen Marketing helps clients with business development and sales cycle solutions. This role is crucial for driving direct growth through client engagement and strategic account management, providing hands-on experience that helps jumpstart a career in sales.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Mission: Drive growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management.
• Tech Stack: CRM software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Conduct direct outreach and cold calling to identify potential clients and build strong relationships.
• Territory Management: Analyze market trends and develop strategies to expand the customer base within a sales territory.
• Service Demonstrations: Showcase service features and benefits to clients, identifying opportunities for upselling solutions.
• Lead Support: Track prospects and follow-up activities using CRM software to support lead generation efforts.
• Business Improvement: 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 of a business, marketing, or related program with an interest in sales, marketing, or management.
• Experience: Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients; familiarity with CRM software; strong analysis skills to interpret conversations.
• Bonus: Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management.