Technical Sales Intern- Tampa

CaptiveAire • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales engineering internship will focus on a variety of sales and customer related engineering tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is currently in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with an expected graduation date of May 2027 and has an interest in being a Sales Engineer. The role will be full-time (around 40 hours per week) in the local sales office for Summer 2026 with the potential to continue part-time in Fall 2026. Excellent performance may lead to full-time employment opportunities in sales, field service or other engineering roles upon graduation. CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, offering a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. Our primary purpose is to provide fully integrated, sustainable HVAC Systems. We have been a leader in the industry for over 40 years with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times. Our mission is to provide the highest quality products and service to our users at the lowest possible price. We have a strong commitment to the development of our employees, including continuous education opportunities like sponsorship for Professional Engineering license and continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate is in a mechanical- or construction-oriented curriculum with expected graduation date of May 2027
• Available to work full-time (around 40 hours per week) Summer 2026 (May to August)
• Must possess excellent technical skills in AutoCAD
• Must have good organizational, communication and presentation skills and a strong desire to serve the customer.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HVAC a plus

Responsibilities

• Engineering/inside sales tasks – parts orders, accounting, selections, designs
• Outside sales tasks – market research, cold calling
• Special projects assigned by sales team related to office efficiencies, data analysis or market research/development.
• Field Engineering –job site visits and exposure to field service tasks

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging in $20-25/hr DOE.
• Sponsorship for Professional Engineering license
• Continuous education through weekly webinars and company developed technical videos

What This Job Offers

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