Field Sales Intern

CONA Services•Sandston, VA

3d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Field Sales Internship offers college students hands-on experience and exposure to Sales Operations within the Consumer-Packaged Goods and Beverage (CPGB) industry. The intern supports the local sales team in achieving sales targets and expanding its customer base, while gaining on-the-job experience and a broader understanding of the business and industry. The work includes exposure to the make, sell, and deliver value chain; go-to-market activities such as merchandising, point-of-sale, backroom management, and customer conversations; promotions and new products; monthly Look of Success initiatives; marketing promotions; and commercial plans intended to generate sales growth. This is a part-time paid opportunity, with 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.
High school diploma or GED.
Up to 12 months of experience.
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 and lift 50 lbs.

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 shadow opportunities with teammates in other business functions.
Support sales targets and customer-base expansion through merchandising, point-of-sale, backroom management, customer conversations, promotions, and new-product execution.
Participate in monthly Look of Success initiatives and assist with marketing promotions and point-of-sale activities.
Support execution of commercial plans to generate sales growth.