Sales Internship

Great River Learning•Dubuque, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Great River Learning is offering a hands-on Sales Internship running from May through early August, with the potential to extend during the school year and the possibility of full-time employment after graduation. The role is designed for sophomores through seniors at four-year colleges or universities who can work in person at the company’s Dubuque, Iowa office during the summer. The intern will learn the fundamentals of professional selling and apply them in a growth-focused, mentor-driven environment. Working alongside seasoned account managers, Regional Directors, and company leadership, the intern will gain exposure to the outreach process and real sales conversations related to author recruitment and new product development. The company provides hands-on coaching and personalized feedback. Great River Learning works with educators to create interactive, media-rich, cost-effective course materials incorporating video, animation, and instructional design. The internship offers exposure to outside sales, experience with prospect development and objection handling, mentorship, a final project and presentation, and a potential path to a full-time role after graduation. The internship is paid, and managers are described as flexible around schedules and extracurricular activities.

Requirements

Be a sophomore, junior, or senior at a four-year college or university.
Be able to work on-site in Dubuque, Iowa, during the summer.
Be organized, proactive, and dependable, and follow through on commitments.
Be energized by goals, structure, and meaningful feedback.
Have strong communication skills, a positive outlook, and a sense of ownership.
Be interested in learning about sales, influence, and consultative relationships.

Nice To Haves

A business, marketing, communication, or liberal arts major is welcome, though the posting does not require a specific major.

Responsibilities

Research college professors and course materials to identify business potential.
Send outreach emails and make phone calls to schedule introductory meetings.
Use CRM tools to track outreach and follow up with prospective and existing authors.
Support sales conversations that contribute to author recruitment and new product development.
Complete a final presentation and project.