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Sales Support Specialist Intern

KENT WORLDWIDE, El Paso, TX, United States


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KENT Worldwide™ , sales is about people—supporting customers, collaborating with teams, and turning opportunities into results. The Sales Support Specialist Intern will be trained to deliver brief, high‑impact hydration training sessions at designated industrial customer locations. Using company‑provided materials, scripts, and coaching, the intern will educate frontline employees and supervisors on hydration best practices and the value of the Sqwincher® product line.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to industrial sales and customer engagement. The intern will support incremental sales growth, help customers standardize hydration programs, and share customer insights with National Account and Regional Sales Managers.

Territory and Compensation

This role is designed and intended to be performed remotely in a designated territory, and we will be filling multiple positions in each of the following geographic areas:

Houston/Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Indianapolis, IN; and Carolinas or Eastern Pennsylvania.

The compensation for this internship role is $22 per hour plus mileage.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver 15–30 minute hydration training sessions at assigned industrial customer locations using provided materials and scripts

Conduct onsite product demonstrations as needed to reinforce training content and showcase hydration solutions

Participate in trade shows, customer events, or on‑site activations in support of regional or national sales initiatives (as scheduled)

Educate customers on hydration best practices and Sqwincher® product applications

Confidently answer common customer “challenge questions” and provide basic product recommendations following training guidelines

Support sales growth by reinforcing the value of standardized hydration programs

Call on approximately 15 customer locations per week within a targeted, pre‑determined region

Capture and relay customer insights, feedback, and opportunities to National Account or Regional Sales Managers

Enter customer visits, notes, and follow‑up activities into the company CRM system

Represent the company professionally and consistently in all customer interactions

Travel primarily during the day; occasional early starts may be required depending on customer schedules

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Education, Experience and/or Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Industrial Distribution, Sales or Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field

Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking with small groups

Interest in industrial environments, customer training, and field sales exposure

Ability to follow a structured training script while engaging customers authentically

Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage a weekly customer visit schedule

Professional demeanor with a customer‑first mindset

Basic computer skills and comfort using CRM systems or learning new technologyAbility to lift and transport light product samples or demonstration materials as needed

Pass pre‑employment screening

Travel and Transportation Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Must maintain personal auto insurance

Ability to drive own vehicle for daily customer visits

Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy

Internship Term: Mid‑May through Mid‑August

Location: Field‑based, targeted regional territory (majority day travel). Relocation and housing are not provided for this internship.

Schedule: Full‑time, weekdays (40 hours per week).

Compensation: Paid internship + mileage reimbursement.

What You’ll Gain

Real‑world experience supporting industrial sales and national account teams

Hands‑on customer interaction, training, and product demonstration experience

Exposure to trade shows and customer events within an industrial sales environment

Experience using CRM systems and contributing to sales data and insights

Development of presentation, communication, and consultative selling skills

A strong foundation for future careers in sales, industrial distribution, or account management

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