Sales Intern

The Kendall Group•Knoxville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Intern role is responsible for supporting key sales initiatives by completing project-based assignments that improve processes, enhance customer experience, and drive value for the business. This role provides hands-on exposure to foundational sales principles, customer engagement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, offering meaningful real-world experience within The Kendall Group’s Sales function. The Kendall Group offers a 10–12-week paid internship program where you are provided with the experience and knowledge essential for a career within Sales. This is a project-based internship, where each intern will own and deliver a project or multiple projects from start to finish during their time with The Kendall Group. Each project will be addressing a gap within the function and driving tangible value for the business. This program has been highly successful at giving valuable experience to students as well as providing potential long-term opportunities within the company. This unique program allows individuals the opportunity for direct exposure to foundational Sales principles and work alongside Sales professionals. Our internship program is designed to ensure you have an optimal experience by doing real world work that is meaningful to our business and customers. You will have a dedicated manager/trainer, personal coach, and regular meetings with a member of the internship coordination team. You will have the opportunity to experience our passion about giving back to the community by participating in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event. During your internship at Kendall, you'll have the chance to meet and familiarize yourself with our executive and senior leadership team members, as well as gain exposure to the various business units and departments that make up our organization.

Requirements

Pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited institution in Business, Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Well-rounded skill set including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with common software packages.
Data analysis skills.
Organization skills.
Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and responsibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision Quality
Displaying Technical Expertise
Time Management

Responsibilities

Supporting key sales initiatives by completing project-based assignments.
Improving processes, enhancing customer experience, and driving value for the business.
Gaining hands-on exposure to foundational sales principles, customer engagement, and data analysis.
Collaborating cross-functionally.
Owning and delivering a project or multiple projects from start to finish.