SALES INTERN

Grain Processing Corporation•Muscatine, IA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to join a 6-time US Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a KENT WORLDWIDE™ company and leading manufacturer of grain-based products, located in Muscatine, Iowa, has an opportunity to join their internship program as a Sales Intern in their Starch Sales department! This paid internship is eligible for company housing or a gas stipend, and provides a collaborate team environment, community events, and valuable experience at a family-owned company! The GPC Sales Internship promotes knowledge and understanding of our company and its products, selling tactics, and our sales process within the GPC Sales group. The intern will interact daily with GPC customers and prospects, providing valuable insights on customers, sales opportunities, and market developments to the sales team. This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, Iowa.

Requirements

Is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree at an affiliated school, with a preference for majors in business-related fields, engineering, or other related fields
Is interested in sales and is comfortable building relationships with people
Strong communicator with a customer-focused, collaborative mindset
Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with digital tools
Proactive learner with adaptability and initiative

Responsibilities

Leverage resources in Creative Solutions and Operations to better understand and market GPC’s products and their applications
Attend and participate in various meetings and events to absorb valuable knowledge of the company, in the industry, and of the sales process
Work as part of the inside sales team to initiate and maintain contact with prospects and customers through use of CRM and Seamless AI tools
Work closely with various sales team members to gain knowledge in building strong customer relationships, mastering negotiation tactics, and closing deals effectively throughout the sales process
Accompany sales representatives in their territories, capturing the valuable insights and lessons gained while interacting with prospects and customers
Utilize Dynamics 360 CRM, Power BI, and Seamless AI tools to maintain sales records and generate leads in an assigned market and/or territory
Deliver a presentation to company stakeholders and leaders towards the conclusion of the internship, summarizing completed projects, acquired knowledge, and key insights