Sales Internship

Job Description

About the Company

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions. They serve a global network of retail trading partners and are dedicated to transforming the global retail supply chain. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. SPS Commerce emphasizes strong decision-making, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. They achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. They are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Job Description

This posting is for a Talent Pool for future opportunities in SPS Commerce’s Minneapolis, Minnesota office. While there isn’t an immediate opening, applications are welcomed and will be reviewed as roles become available.

Role Type: Sales Internship

Sales Internship Program Overview:
This is a 12-week paid internship that offers more than just a summer job. Interns will collaborate with seasoned professionals, solving real-world customer problems, and contributing to the success of the business. Interns are considered a valued part of Team SPS from day one. The program includes joining a cohort of other interns and participating in programming designed for professional development. Interns will explore their work styles, learn to leverage their experience, and strengthen their interpersonal and sales skills. The program aims to build strong connections with peers and the SPS team, with the goal of developing interns to lead in their industry. By the end of the summer, interns should feel more equipped to lead.

Location:
This is a hybrid role based in the Minneapolis office.

What You’ll Learn:
During the internship, participants will gain knowledge and skills in:
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Sales
• Navigating Sales Tools (such as Salesforce, Gong, etc.)
• Researching to qualify a Prospect
• Time management to increase sales efficiency
• How to approach a call with the proper mindset
• Pipeline management
• SPS Products and go-to-market messaging
• Giving and receiving feedback effectively
• Insights Discovery
• Interviewing Skills
• Resume Best Practices
• Building a Professional Brand

Key Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for:
• Investigating prospective client’s current environment through inquisitive and exploratory questions.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Account teams to maximize upsell to Suppliers.
• Working through objections prospective clients may have.
• Utilizing Salesforce to accurately track progress and share updates.
• Ensuring timely communication with key stakeholders regarding milestones and risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Current Juniors and Seniors pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work well in a collaborative setting and be a team player.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently.

Compensation:
The hourly pay rate for this role is $20.00.