Field Sales Intern

CONA Services • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Field Sales Internship provides college students with hands-on experience and exposure to Sales Operations in the Consumer-Packaged Goods and Beverage industry. The intern supports the local sales team in achieving sales targets and expanding its customer base through experiential learning and exposure to the business and industry.

The role includes learning about the make, sell, and deliver value chain; supporting go-to-market activities such as merchandising, point-of-sale work, backroom management, and customer conversations; executing promotions and new products based on target lists; participating in monthly Look of Success initiatives; assisting with marketing promotions and point-of-sale activities; and supporting commercial plans to generate sales growth.

This is a paid, part-time seasonal internship running from May 17, 2027, through August 23, 2027, with a Monday–Friday schedule. There may be potential to convert to a full-time opportunity upon graduation, based on the intern’s performance.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to 12 months of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales or customer service experience.
• Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the local sales team and rotate through hands-on roles to gain insight into the Sales & Service business function.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teammates through job shadowing and ride-alongs.
• Maintain daily communication with the manager, assigned mentors, and Sales Leaders for guidance and feedback.
• Attend Sales Operations team meetings to stay informed about team activities and annual business objectives.
• Gain cross-functional exposure and business acumen through facility tours and shadowing teammates in other business functions.
• Support sales targets and customer-base growth through merchandising, point-of-sale activities, backroom management, and customer conversations.
• Execute applicable promotions and new products based on target lists.
• Participate in monthly Look of Success initiatives and assist with marketing promotions and point-of-sale activities.
• Support commercial plans intended to generate sales growth.

Benefits

• Paid training with structured onboarding and practical skill development.
• Potential for a full-time opportunity upon graduation based on the intern’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED