Sales Intern

Job Description

About the Job at Global Industrial

For over 70 years, Global Industrial has stood as an industry leader, delivering private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses across North America. We boast a comprehensive catalog of over one million industrial, material handling, and business products, distributed through our website, dedicated corporate sales force, and vibrant full-color catalogs. We are continuously expanding our product offerings to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our broad customer base, which spans from small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies, and individual consumers throughout North America.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth by engaging with customers, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting our sales initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Make outbound sales calls utilizing a Dialer system to a diverse range of High Touch customers.
• Contribute to business growth by proactively finding new opportunities, conducting lead research, establishing strong relationships with potential clients, and scheduling appointments for sales executives.
• Effectively leverage questioning techniques to uncover and maximize account growth opportunities.
• Strategically develop current low-volume/high-order or high-order/low-value customers to enhance their engagement and value.
• Build awareness around Global Industrial’s unique value proposition, as well as our exclusive brands and products.
• Effectively develop and manage an individual sales plan by setting clear daily, weekly, and monthly goals and objectives, prioritizing tasks, utilizing time efficiently, and leveraging all available resources.
• Drive web adoption among customers.

Competencies and Skills (Qualifications)

• Currently a Rising Sophomore/Junior pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field of study.
• Possess strong project management skills, with the ability to manage tasks from inception to completion.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn, grow, and adapt.
• Capable of handling multiple activities simultaneously, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all tasks.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools, including Excel and Word.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.