Inside Sales Intern

Viega GmbH & Co. KG•Westminster, CO

18d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our Inside Sales Team and gain hands-on experience in pipeline management, construction project research, and customer engagement. This early talent career program will provide exposure to lead generation, opportunity management, sales strategy, and fact-finding research for key projects, helping to create value for our Field Sales Teams. The intern will also gain a strong foundation in sales pipeline management, learning how opportunities progress from lead to close.

Requirements

Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, consultive selling with a customer-first mindset.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Interest in developing skills in opportunity management, pipeline tracking, customer insights, and sales research.
Availability to work a 40-hour week within standard business hours throughout the summer.
Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field at an accredited university.
Graduate students, or undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of coursework, preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous coursework or experience in sales, market research, or business analytics is a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Support the Inside Sales Team by assisting with opportunity management, lead qualification, account management and pipeline tracking.
Learn how to analyze and manage a regional pipeline, identifying bottlenecks and trends to improve forecasting.
Conduct fact-finding research on key projects, gathering valuable insights to support strategic sales initiatives.
Learn to use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, including Salesforce, to track sales opportunities and pipeline progression.
Work closely with the Inside & Field Sales Team to provide research-driven insights that help drive customer engagement and pipeline growth.
Assist in developing sales presentations, project overviews, and research summaries for internal and external use.
Participate in customer outreach initiatives to gather insights and improve lead qualification.
Attend weekly team and department meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of sales strategy, pipeline health, and forecasting.
Apply academic knowledge to real-world sales and business development scenarios.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the Inside Sales function.