Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing

Job Description

Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing | Grit x Forge Marketing

The Tone:
This is a paid summer internship at Grit x Forge Marketing, located in multiple U.S. markets across the country, running from May to August 2026. Grit x Forge Marketing is a door-to-door sales organization that operates in numerous U.S. markets, providing structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real-world business experience. This Summer Sales Internship offers college students a challenging, hands-on opportunity in sales, leadership, and business development. Interns will work as Sales Representatives with a team, selling residential pest-control services, with the core purpose of accelerating personal growth, developing critical communication skills, strengthening work ethic and resilience, and building leadership capabilities in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and performance-based environment, ultimately expanding long-term professional opportunities across various competitive industries.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (3–4 months, May–August 2026)
• Location: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.
• Mission: To accelerate professional growth and expand long-term professional opportunities by developing real-world sales, leadership, and business development skills through performance-based sales.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Representation: Serve as a Sales Representative, working within a team selling residential pest-control services in selected U.S. markets.
• Direct Customer Engagement: Engage directly with customers, primarily outdoors, to generate leads, close sales, and apply professional communication techniques.
• Skill Development: Develop and apply negotiation techniques, time management, and self-discipline for high-performance sales.
• Performance Tracking & Goals: Practice goal setting, track individual performance, and work towards 100% commission-based earnings and performance bonuses.
• Leadership & Sales Training: Participate in ongoing mentorship and structured training, including virtual onboarding and in-person sessions, to build leadership and sales fundamentals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled college students or recent graduates interested in a challenging summer experience.
• Experience: Willingness to work outdoors and engage directly with customers; willing to relocate temporarily for summer placement.
• Skills: Competitive, goal-oriented, coachable, open to feedback, with a strong work ethic and demonstrated resilience.
• Bonus: An interest in pursuing careers in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership.