Summer Sales Intern (Housing Provided)

Job Description

Summer Sales Intern |

The Tone:
This is an internship at [Company], located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role offers a unique opportunity for students and entry-level candidates to gain valuable hands-on experience in customer acquisition and direct sales. Interns will receive structured training and professional development, contributing directly to the company’s growth by engaging homeowners and presenting valuable services. This commission-based position is ideal for motivated individuals seeking resume-building experience in a competitive team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Pay: $8,000–$35,000 for the summer
• Mission: Acquire new customers and drive sales growth for company services through direct engagement.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Acquisition & Lead Generation: Conduct focused door-to-door sales activities within assigned residential areas, actively generating new leads and successfully acquiring new customers for the company’s services.
• Product Presentation: Deliver compelling presentations to homeowners, clearly explaining the features, benefits, and value proposition of the company’s services.
• Sales & Follow-up: Efficiently close sales transactions with potential customers and meticulously manage all necessary follow-up communications to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Performance & Training: Diligently work to meet or exceed established weekly sales performance goals, while also consistently participating in team meetings and ongoing sales training sessions for continuous improvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career opportunity designed for students and entry-level candidates who are highly motivated and eager to gain valuable hands-on experience in customer acquisition and direct sales environments.
• Experience: This is a full-time, seasonal summer position requiring availability for 40-60 hours per week, Monday through Saturday, throughout the entire summer schedule. Reliable personal transportation is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Skills: Demonstrably strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer engagement; a self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset; comfort working outdoors and confidently engaging with a diverse range of customers; proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a competitive sales team.
• Bonus: Prior experience in sales, customer service, retail, marketing, or canvassing activities is highly preferred but not strictly required.