Inside Sales Intern 1

SPX Technologies•Brentwood, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inside Sales Intern will support the Sales Engineering team in providing technical assistance, sales support, and customer engagement activities. This internship offers a hands-on learning opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in sales engineering, product knowledge, and customer solutions. You will gain practical experience working alongside Inside Sales Engineers to analyze customer specifications, assist in preparing quotations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven results.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is preferred but not required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to learn technical sales concepts.
Access to Microsoft Teams with video capabilities.
Willing to travel up to 10% to observe plant processes and gather insights.

Nice To Haves

Interest in technical sales, sales engineering, or product management.
Familiarity with blueprints, technical drawings, or CAD systems is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing quotations and pricing proposals based on customer specifications and engineering data.
Analyze customer and market data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for sales growth.
Support the creation of sales reports and dashboards; proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, Power BI a plus.
Shadow Inside Sales Engineers to learn how to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
Participate in meetings with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to understand product design, applications, and customer requirements.
Learn to provide basic technical support and communicate effectively with customers on standard product features.
Observe and participate in customer calls to understand relationship management and sales communication best practices.
Assist with follow-ups on quotations, project timelines, and technical clarifications.
Collaborate with team members on special projects to improve the quoting process or enhance customer response time.
Contribute to internal documentation and process updates that support the Inside Sales function.