TruckPaper Sales Internship

Job Description

TruckPaper Sales Intern | Sandhills Global

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sandhills Global, with a requirement to commute to a local office. Sandhills Global builds products like TruckPaper, facilitating advertising and listings for various industries, including the truck and trailer market. This role is crucial for driving the company’s growth by directly contributing to sales and customer acquisition. The internship offers significant earning potential from the start and a clear path to a sales career, emphasizing training and continuous development within an evolving technological landscape.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, local office
• Pay: $20–$25 hourly
• Mission: Gather listings and sell advertisements from customers in various industries, including truck and trailer.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Generation: Proactively gather listings and sell advertisements to customers across the diverse industries served by Sandhills Global, with a specific focus on the truck and trailer industry.
• Account Management: Acquire both new and existing customer accounts, taking responsibility for servicing current customers and building lasting relationships.
• Sales Process Management: Learn and apply a range of sales techniques, conduct thorough research on prospective advertisers, accurately place sales orders, and diligently maintain sales records.
• Advertisement Development & Billing: Collaborate with customers to develop effective advertisements for their needs and manage the collection of payments for services rendered.
• Training & Holistic Exposure: Participate in initial training and continuous education as products and technology evolve, shadow experienced sales department members to learn strategies, and gain exposure to other company areas like marketing for a holistic business view.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an internship opportunity aimed at individuals seeking to start a career in sales.
• Experience: Candidates should demonstrate a stable and progressive work history.
• Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team environment.
• Strong results orientation, coupled with flexibility and openness to change.
• Possession of a professional appearance and demeanor.