Sales Subsidiary Intern - Summer 2027

Pella Windows & Doors•Chicago, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Subsidiary Intern supports Pella’s sales organization and learns how the company helps homeowners select window and door solutions. The intern works alongside sales professionals, interacts with customers, and contributes to projects intended to improve the customer experience and sales processes. The internship offers opportunities to develop sales, communication, analytical, and project management skills and gain exposure to a professional sales career. The position is based on-site in Chicago, Illinois, and runs from the end of May through early August 2027. Starting pay is $23.00 per hour. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) at a four-year college or university, in business, marketing, or a related field.
Strong academic standing.
Experience with team leadership and teamwork, especially outside the classroom.
Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and other applications.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to small and large groups.
Ability to learn new processes quickly.
Experience managing projects from conception through implementation.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Retail and Trade sales teams in developing materials to help win sales.
Provide customers with short web consultations to answer questions about window and door replacement needs, provide quotes, and plan next steps.
Use software that creates visual representations of customers’ homes with replacement windows.
Use data and customer feedback to collaborate with the sales team on improvements to the selling process.
Work on sales-oriented projects that may involve consumer research, customer satisfaction measurement, sales reporting, or competitive intelligence.