Sales Intern

Ixonia Bank•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ixonia Bank is hiring a paid, onsite Sales Intern for Summer 2027. The estimated start date is on or shortly after May 3, 2027. The intern will research Wisconsin businesses that match the bank’s target profile, contact prospects to seek meetings, maintain business contact records, and pass qualified leads to commercial lenders. The role also supports the sales team with administrative work, follow-ups, and other sales-related duties, projects, and events. The position is in the Sales/Marketing department. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a sales program or a related field. Banking-industry knowledge is preferred but not required. The role calls for strong communication, writing, proofreading, organizational, analytical, and computer skills, along with the ability to work independently and interact professionally with bank management, directors, customers, vendors, and employees. The intern must understand and comply with applicable federal and state banking laws and regulations.

Requirements

Be a current student enrolled in or planning to enroll in a sales program or related field.
Think creatively and analytically.
Show aptitude for learning and working with databases.
Have strong writing, organizational, communication, proofreading, and attention-to-detail skills.
Interact professionally with all levels of bank management and directors.
Understand and comply with applicable federal and state banking laws and regulations.
Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; prepare correspondence, memos, and presentation materials; and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
Perform basic arithmetic and calculate amounts such as discounts, ratios, proportions, and percentages.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while handling abstract and concrete variables.
Work independently and make responsible, sound decisions within defined guidelines and procedures.
Have excellent computer skills and proven aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Publisher.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the banking industry is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Internet skills and knowledge of website maintenance or design.

Responsibilities

Identify and research Wisconsin businesses that fit Ixonia Bank’s target profile.
Maintain detailed business contact records using spreadsheets and the Zoho CRM system.
Make 20–30 calls per day to businesses to seek meetings.
Hand off leads to commercial lenders.
Schedule and attend meetings with prospects.
Support the sales team with administrative tasks and follow-ups.
Perform other sales- and administrative-related duties and assist with special projects and events as required.