Sales Intern

Summary

Merrill Manufacturing is North America’s leading manufacturer of parts and accessories to the water well and water system industries. As a Sales Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with the sales process, including market research, lead generation, and customer engagement while developing essential business skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and business development efforts by identifying and researching prospective customers
• Assist with lead generation activities and customer outreach campaigns
• Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, and sales presentations
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities
• Create and update sales materials, presentations, and marketing resources
• Learn how to use CRM and ERP systems to manage customer relationships and track sales activities
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
• Build relationships with customers through phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, customer service, and operations teams to understand the complete customer experience
• Assist customers by helping identify solutions that best meet their needs
• Shadow experienced sales professionals and gain insight into consultative selling techniques and account management
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and training opportunities throughout the internship
• Contribute to key projects that support the sales team's goals and overall business objectives
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management, Communications, or a related field
• Must be entering sophomore year or higher
• Must have the right to legally work in the United States
• Must have transportation to and from work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude toward tasks and challenges
• Basic knowledge of sales and marketing concepts
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Inquisitive mindset for market research and trend analysis
• Ability to accept and implement feedback
• Interest in developing sales strategies and analyzing sales data
• Commitment to the internship duration and an interest in pursuing a sales career

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Management, Communications, or a related field
• Must be entering sophomore year or higher
• Must have the right to legally work in the United States
• Must have transportation to and from work

Nice to Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude toward tasks and challenges
• Basic knowledge of sales and marketing concepts
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities
• Inquisitive mindset for market research and trend analysis
• Ability to accept and implement feedback
• Interest in developing sales strategies and analyzing sales data
• Commitment to the internship duration and an interest in pursuing a sales career

Benefits

• Housing offered if needed
• Must have transportation to and from work.