Sales Internship

Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are searching for committed, goal-oriented Sales Interns to join our excellent sales team. The Sales Intern will complete all tasks assigned by the manager, which may include conducting market research, identifying business opportunities, managing email campaigns, generating sales leads, making cold calls, participating in sales calls, joining ride-alongs with veteran sales representatives, and assisting the Sales department wherever possible.

Gunton Corporation, the largest independent distributor of Pella Windows & Doors in the country, is an innovative leader in our industry. Our Sales Representatives provide solutions for our customers' window and door needs and are key to our success since 1932. Come learn what it means to be the best in the business!

LOCATIONS

We have Sales Internship opportunities in all three of our regions:

Northeast Ohio | Main office in Bedford Heights, OH

• Includes Showrooms in Westlake, Akron, Highland Heights, and Canfield

Western Pennsylvania | Main office in Warrendale, PA

• Includes Showrooms in Erie, McMurray, Monroeville, Warrendale, State College, and Morgantown (WV)

Eastern Pennsylvania | Main office in Pottstown, PA

• Includes Showrooms in Harrisburg, Langhorne, Plymouth Meeting, Whitehall, Cherry Hill (NJ), and Wilmington (DE)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the sales team in prospecting potential customers and lead generation.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and target audience preferences.
• Participate in customer outreach and product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain accurate CRM records.
• Shadow experienced sales professionals and learn sales techniques.
• Assist in data analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Engage in ongoing training and development activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program with a Business, Sales, or related degree concentration
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Reliable transportation
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in a career in Outside Sales

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid, Full-Time Summer Internship
• Hands-on experience
• Company events
• Post-graduation job opportunities based on performance

Gunton Corporation is pleased to be an equal employment employer. Decisions concerning employment, transfers, and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.