Field Sales Intern - Portland

Graco

280d • $16 - $27

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. The Sales Intern is responsible for generating sales growth of designated Contractor Division products in the assigned market(s) using a demonstration and education-focused selling approach. This position is aimed at sophomore- and junior-level college students and is home-based, specifically for the greater Portland, OR area. Travel is only required throughout the metro area. The Sales Intern can begin on a part-time basis during school, with full-time hours in Summer 2025. This position will support our Contractor Division (CD) based out of Rogers, MN, which meets the needs of painting and general contractors with a product line that includes airless, air and gas-powered sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, and roofing equipment.

Requirements

• Completed 2 years towards a Bachelor's degree in business or technical field or equivalent.
• Hands-on, physical work experience (painting experience preferred).
• Evidence of mechanical aptitude.
• Basic paint coatings knowledge.
• Effective communication skills.
• Hands-on demonstration capability.
• Sales closing experience or capability.
• Willingness and ability to travel within assigned geography with assigned sales reps.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the assigned market.
• Use provided database resources to target end-users.
• Develop an immediate solid working relationship with assigned Paint Store Sales Reps.
• Conduct effective hands-on demonstrations of select Graco equipment.
• Implement marketing programs as required.
• Maintain a database of all daily activities (hands-on demonstrations and sales leads).
• Work closely with local CED sales staff to ensure leads are turned into sales in a timely manner.
• Coordinate all activities for the assigned market with CED sales staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Stock purchase plan
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree