Outside Sales Internship

PatientPoint • Cincinnati, OH

2d • $20 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

PatientPoint is seeking an Outside Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience in sales methodologies, customer interaction, market research, and business development. The intern will work closely with the sales team, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to business growth. The role is remote and involves moderate travel for classroom training and in-field selling alongside tenured sales representatives and account managers. Classroom training will take place at PatientPoint offices in Cincinnati and/or New York City. The internship lasts eight weeks, with possible extension based on performance and business needs. Flexible working hours are available to accommodate academic schedules. A capstone project requires the intern to summarize their experience and present key learnings to sales leadership.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales or customer service experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with prospecting, lead generation, and client communication.
• Research potential clients, industry trends, and competitors to identify business growth opportunities.
• Use the CRM system to update client information, track sales activities, and generate reports.
• Help create sales presentations, proposals, and other sales collateral.
• Communicate with existing and prospective customers in person, by email, by phone, and through other channels to gather information, answer inquiries, and schedule appointments.
• Analyze sales data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions to learn sales strategies, product knowledge, and best practices.
• Shadow sales representatives and account managers remotely and in person during presentations and negotiations.
• Present a capstone project to sales leadership summarizing key learnings and experiences from the internship.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic schedules.
• Opportunity to gain experience in sales and business development.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced sales professionals.
• Potential future full-time employment opportunities based on performance and availability.
• For full-time teammates, PatientPoint offers competitive compensation, flexible time off, hybrid work options, mental and emotional wellness resources, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern