Sales Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Intern – New Business Development

Company: Granite

General Summary Of Position

Are you a highly ambitious and driven individual with a passion for sales and a competitive spirit? Granite is seeking a talented Sales Intern to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in new business development. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside seasoned sales professionals, focusing on expanding our market reach by selling our cutting-edge voice and data telecommunication products and services. You will engage directly with high-level C-level and Director-level decision-makers, driving critical strategic sales initiatives.

Granite is committed to your success, providing you with a comprehensive training program, dedicated support, and an environment designed for career growth. If you possess a positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed, this role offers an exciting and potentially lucrative career path. You will be instrumental in securing new customers and driving regional business growth for Granite across North America.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

As a Sales Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute significantly to our sales operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administrative & Team Support: Provide essential administrative support to sales professionals, contributing to the overall efficiency and smooth operation of the sales team.
• Sales Skill Development: Actively learn and apply advanced sales techniques and methodologies from experienced professionals, integrating best practices into your evolving sales approach.
• Product & Company Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of Granite’s diverse portfolio of voice and data telecommunication products and services, becoming a knowledgeable ambassador for our solutions. Gain comprehensive insight into Granite’s business model, values, and market position.
• Report Generation & Editing: Prepare and refine detailed written reports, presentations, and proposals, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation for internal team use and client-facing materials.
• Client Prospecting: Proactively identify and engage prospective clients through targeted cold calling and other lead generation strategies, building a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• CRM Mastery: Master the use of Salesforce CRM for managing client interactions, tracking sales activities, forecasting, and reporting, becoming proficient in a critical sales technology tool.
• Independent Sales Initiatives: Take ownership of independent sales tasks and strategies, developing and executing approaches to attract new clients and achieve sales targets.
• Competitive Skill Building: Actively participate in dynamic sales role-play competitions to hone negotiation, presentation, and objection-handling skills in a competitive and supportive learning environment.