Connected Sales Intern

Wurth Elektronik • Watertown, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Connected Sales Intern at Würth Elektronik, you will work alongside an experienced sales team and gain hands-on exposure to customer relationship management, technical sales support, quoting, order processing, and account development. We understand that academics come first. We will work with the selected intern to establish a schedule that supports their school commitments. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week, and the role may be structured to help fulfill internship-hour requirements for an applicable degree program, subject to the college's approval.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a college or university program, ideally in business, marketing, sales, engineering, communications, or a related field.
• Interest in business-to-business sales, customer success, electronics, or technical products.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing details across several tasks.
• Willingness to learn technical product information and apply it in customer-focused conversations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with CRM systems is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking initiative on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Support regular communication with established customers and help strengthen long-term customer relationships.
• Assist with customer outreach, including identifying contacts, preparing call lists, and following up on sales activities.
• Help the team identify opportunities for up-selling, cross-selling, and add-on sales.
• Learn about customers’ products, applications, forecasts, and component requirements.
• Develop an introductory understanding of Würth Elektronik product lines and their technical applications.
• Prepare and send samples, marketing materials, quotes, and other customer communications in a timely manner.
• Support order-processing activities and help maintain accurate sales documentation.
• Assist with preparing customized component concepts and solutions for customer needs.
• Maintain customer records, activities, and follow-up actions in the Alpha Plan Customer Relationship -Management System (CRMS).
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other learning opportunities that build your sales and technical knowledge.

Benefits

• A flexible, part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week, coordinated around your academic schedule.
• Opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional sales environment.
• Potential to satisfy internship-hour requirements, subject to your school’s approval and program guidelines.
• Training, mentorship, and close collaboration with experienced sales professionals.
• A welcoming, team-oriented workplace built on curiosity, partnership, and practical problem-solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed