Sales Internship

Balance4ward•Nodaway, IA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sales Intern at Balance4ward, you’ll learn how we help cattle feeders create a clear path toward growing their business and building a lasting legacy. You’ll see how we work to understand each operation, identify opportunities, and provide solutions that give customers more confidence in the decisions they make. This internship is a paid, 12-week opportunity that takes place during the summer months (May-August). Interns are expected to commit to the full 12-week program. Balance4ward will assist in locating housing for the duration of the summer within drivable distance of the assigned office location. Intern will be responsible for up to $200 of living expenses per month plus any extra utilities. If a home address is within drivable distance, the intern may commute.

Requirements

Positive, dependable, organized, curious, and ready to learn
Takes initiative, asks questions, communicates well, pays attention to detail, and is open to feedback
High drive, ready to learn, contribute, and get to work
Commitment to the full 12-week program

Responsibilities

Gain experience with B4W’s consultative sales process
Learn how sales, service, and relationship management work together to support long-term client success
Communicate with clients and team members to confirm details, schedule meetings, and follow up on assigned items
Take ownership of assigned projects from planning through completion, such as lunch and learns, webinars, etc.
Participate in client visits, industry tours, team meetings, and other learning opportunities
Shadow and learn from the feed merchandising team how feed is sourced, manufactured, scheduled, and delivered
Gain exposure to feedlot operations, livestock production, and different customer operations
Create order history reports and gather information needed to support feed decisions
Manage assigned open lists and order information using Balance4ward systems