Sales Internship (Protocase)

Protocase Inc./45Drives Ltd. • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

Sales Internship Duration: 4 months (May–September; flexible around school requirements) Hours: Part-time or full-time (25–40 hours/week depending on availability) Start Date: ASAP End Date: 4 months from start date Full Transparency We work a little differently around here. This isn’t a background internship. At Protocase, interns do real work that matters. We believe people do their best work when they understand why it matters and can see the impact of their contribution. You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities and supported by a team that values learning, improvement, and practical results. About Us Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. is a rapidly growing custom manufacturing company serving engineers, designers, and researchers around the world. With 400+ employees and more than 16,000 customers globally, we specialize in fast, high-quality custom enclosures and components delivered in as little as 2–3 days. Our customers include Boeing, Raytheon, NASA, MIT, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and many more. We are ISO 9001 certified, AS9100D registered, and ITAR and Canadian Controlled Goods compliant. Our business is built on replacing traditional craft manufacturing with well-designed, repeatable processes—allowing us to scale custom work without sacrificing quality or speed. 👉 www.protocase.com About You You’re a student or early-career professional interested in learning how B2B sales and business development work in a manufacturing environment. You’re comfortable researching companies, organizing information, and turning your findings into clear, actionable insights. You’re interested in prospecting and qualifying new customers and leads —identifying fit, understanding needs, and helping prioritize opportunities. You enjoy digging into data, asking thoughtful questions, and building a complete picture before taking action. You’re detail-oriented, reliable, and practical. You’re comfortable working with spreadsheets and CRM systems and want hands-on experience doing real work that directly supports account managers and company growth.

Requirements

• You’re a student or early-career professional interested in learning how B2B sales and business development work in a manufacturing environment.
• You’re comfortable researching companies, organizing information, and turning your findings into clear, actionable insights.
• You’re interested in prospecting and qualifying new customers and leads —identifying fit, understanding needs, and helping prioritize opportunities.
• You enjoy digging into data, asking thoughtful questions, and building a complete picture before taking action.
• You’re detail-oriented, reliable, and practical.
• You’re comfortable working with spreadsheets and CRM systems and want hands-on experience doing real work that directly supports account managers and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Research dormant, declining, and potential new customer accounts and prepare reactivation-ready summaries for account managers
• Prospect and qualify new customers and leads by researching company profiles, industries, use cases, and overall fit
• Analyze industry, market, and geographic trends to identify new business opportunities
• Support business development and account managers with research, outreach preparation, and meeting coordination
• Maintain and update CRM records with accurate research, notes, and engagement details
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations to support sales planning and decision-making
• Work closely with sales and account management teams to improve customer targeting and engagement
• Use tools such as Excel, CRM software, and research platforms to organize and interpret data

Benefits

• Paid Internship – This is a paid position. We value the work our interns do and compensate accordingly.
• Training & Growth – Skill-building, mentorship, and exposure to real-world B2B sales and operations
• Wellness – Access to wellness initiatives and gym memberships
• Culture & Community – Team events, recognition, and a people-first environment
• Common Sense Culture – A supportive, close-knit workplace rooted in Cape Breton values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed