Inside Sales Internship

Champro•Bannockburn, IL

About The Position

About Us: Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer and distributor that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products. We are currently looking for an energetic, motivated and adaptable inside sales intern who will support our sales team. Position: The Inside Sale Intern will assist in various stages of the sales funnel, including creating awareness of new offerings, generating leads, and coordination with outside sales representatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on challenging, meaningful projects with guidance from a mentor and other members of our team. This role will be anywhere from May 2026 to September 2026 (can be flexible based off school schedule).

Requirements

Sales, Sports or Business Management major
College-aged (Junior/Senior) with team sports (Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc.) background
3.0 GPA or higher
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment in sporting goods
Interested in learning all aspects of business operations.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel preferred

Responsibilities

Research and generate lists of potential customers
Building a database of sports teams, leagues and organizations
Make contact with and qualify potential customers. I.E. Intramural sports programs, Sports complexes, training facilities, etc.
Learn and apply sales techniques
Maintain sales records
Loading leads into CRM (Customer relationship management) software