Summer Sales Intern (Housing Provided)

Job Description

Summer Sales Intern (Housing Provided) |

The Tone:
This is a seasonal sales internship located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with housing options available for candidates willing to relocate for the summer. The role is specifically designed for ambitious students and entry-level candidates eager to gain significant hands-on experience in customer acquisition and direct sales. Interns will receive structured sales training and professional development, directly contributing to the company’s growth by generating leads and acquiring new customers for its services. This position offers a competitive team environment for those highly motivated to develop strong sales skills, achieve performance-based compensation, and build a resume-enhancing experience throughout the summer.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Mission: This person is responsible for generating new leads and acquiring customers through direct sales efforts to meet or exceed weekly sales goals, contributing to the company’s expansion.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage: Conduct door-to-door sales actively within assigned residential areas, initiating contact with potential customers.
• Acquire: Generate new leads effectively and acquire new customers by presenting the company’s services.
• Educate: Clearly present and explain the benefits and features of company services to homeowners.
• Transact: Successfully close sales transactions and manage all necessary follow-up activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Achieve: Consistently meet or exceed weekly sales goals, actively participating in team meetings and ongoing sales training.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role is ideal for ambitious students or entry-level candidates who are actively seeking an immersive, full-time summer experience focused on direct sales and customer acquisition.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a competitive sales team. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors for extended periods, actively engaging with customers in assigned residential areas. A full-time commitment to the summer schedule, typically 40-60 hours per week from Monday through Saturday, is required. Essential for this role is access to reliable personal transportation.
• Skills: Possesses strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a high degree of self-motivation and a clear, results-oriented mindset to meet sales goals.
• Bonus: Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, marketing, or canvassing roles is preferred and will be considered an asset, though not mandatory.