Sales Intern: Summer 2027

Viaflex, Inc.•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Viaflex is seeking a Sales Intern for Summer 2027 to complete projects and tasks during the internship period. The intern will support sales through competitive research, customer and project information organization, CRM updates, prospect identification, market segmentation, and occasional quote assistance. The intern will work with an assigned mentor and manager, participate in company training and events, provide periodic project updates, and deliver an end-of-summer internship presentation. The role also involves promoting Viaflex Team Member Values and supporting continuous improvement of the division’s ISO-aligned quality management system. The position is based in a normal office environment and may occasionally require entering a production environment, where exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures may occur. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or finance.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously without close supervision.
Problem-solving ability and ability to identify waste and creatively seek solutions.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Flexibility and ability to multitask.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Responsibilities

Complete projects assigned within the sales internship discipline.
Collect and document competitive company and product information and research the current and future competitive landscape.
Organize and maintain a repository of current customers and projects, including relevant buying habits, competitive situations, pain points, and one-, three-, and five-year outlooks.
Ensure relevant customer and project information is accurately updated in the CRM.
Identify and analyze prospects to support pipeline creation and clarify market segmentation for key growth initiatives.
Provide ad hoc assistance to the sales team with quotes.
Attend Viaflex-sponsored training and educational seminars and participate in Viaflex-sponsored events.
Work with an assigned mentor and manager to successfully complete the internship.
Provide periodic updates to managers and peers on assigned projects.
Complete an end-of-summer internship presentation.
Demonstrate Viaflex Team Member Values and encourage teammates to do the same.
Perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and assist in other areas as needed.
Learn, understand, continuously improve, and promote the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.