Sales Intern

Patterson Dental Supply•Mitchell, SD

About The Position

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization. Job Description: We are looking for a sales intern that will be focused on our animal health medicine and production business. This internship will run for 6 weeks starting in March.

Requirements

Student or recent graduate in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, Agriculture, Marketing, or a related field
Interest in sales, marketing, and animal health products
Basic knowledge of animal medicine is an advantage
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Strong analytical and communication skills
Highly collaborative with a desire to learn in a professional environment
Must reside/be located in Mitchell, SD.

Responsibilities

Customer Support: Develop strong working relationships across the business/functions, as well as with customers and manufacturing partners.
Provide impeccable customer service and sales support; respond to customer queries, answer questions and solve problems in a timely fashion.
Communicate any pertinent information received from customers to the outside sales representative or appropriate management.
Identify customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and/or solutions.
Verify price and terms in accordance with standard procedures and customer profitability profiles.
Multitask and work within multiple computer systems and communication platforms simultaneously.
Maintain a current knowledge of company products, policies and procedures
Order Filling Picks product from fulfillment center stock according to wave pick list and organizes on cart
Pulls warehouse items from the shelves based on number, size, color, quantity, and quality requirements
May operate scanners so that the proper order is picked, and inventory is managed accurately
Order Checking Verifies that the item picked matches the item on the invoice by comparing manufacturer name, manufacturer item number, and item description
Verifies quantity of items picked matches item quantity on the invoice
For time sensitive items, verifies the expiration date on the item is acceptable for shipment to the customer
Verifies all items listed on the invoice have been picked