Sales Internship - Summer 2027

HexArmor•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Sales Intern(s) to join our sales team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in sales and business development. You will work closely with our experienced inside sales professionals (Account Executives), learning about lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales strategies.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
Desire and ability to work in fast-paced environment and be part of a high-performance team.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to learn and use CRM (Salesforce.com) as well as SAP Business One (order management).

Nice To Haves

Prior sales or customer related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and qualifying potential leads through various channels, including online research, social media, and lead databases.
Support the sales team by reaching out to prospects via phone, email, and social media to schedule meetings and follow up on initial inquiries.
Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales presentations, managing customer information in CRM systems (Salesforce.com), and tracking sales metrics.
Conduct research to gather insights about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support sales strategies.
Assist in preparing sales reports and analyzing data to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings to enhance your knowledge of sales processes and techniques.
Assist with various projects with other departments as needed throughout the internship program.
Re-engage closed or lost opportunities by researching accounts, identifying new opportunities, and supporting follow-up outreach.
Compete in an in-house sales competition designed to strengthen sales, communication, and product knowledge.
Research an assigned industry and sales territory, identify product opportunities, and develop a targeted prospecting strategy and sales recommendations for an Account Executive using Salesforce, LinkedIn, Geopointe, and other internal resources.
Collaborate with fellow interns on a capstone project to develop and present a go-to-market strategy for a new product or business initiative to company leadership.