Kaizen Summer Sales Internship
Grown Home, Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Kaizen Summer Sales Intern and immerse yourself in the fast‑paced world of business development and sales! This paid internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in outside sales, territory management, and customer engagement. You will play a vital role in driving growth through lead generation, service demonstrations, and strategic account management. If you’re energetic, eager to learn, and passionate about sales and marketing, this role is perfect for jumpstarting your career in sales and sales‑cycle solutions.
Duties
Engage in outside sales activities by identifying potential clients and building strong relationships through cold calling and direct outreach.
Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand the customer base.
Conduct service demos to showcase features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs.
Support lead generation efforts using CRM software to track prospects and follow‑up activities.
Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program with a strong interest in sales, marketing or management.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients.
Familiarity with CRM software.
Strong analysis skills to interpret conversations and understand which path to take them down.
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management is a plus but not required.
Benefits
Paid training
Relocation assistance
Learn more at https://kaizenmarketing.net/
Work Location: In‑person
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Duties
Engage in outside sales activities by identifying potential clients and building strong relationships through cold calling and direct outreach.
Assist in managing territory sales by analyzing market trends and developing strategies to expand the customer base.
Conduct service demos to showcase features and benefits, upselling solutions that meet client needs.
Support lead generation efforts using CRM software to track prospects and follow‑up activities.
Collaborate with management on business development initiatives to identify new opportunities and improve sales processes.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a business, marketing, or related program with a strong interest in sales, marketing or management.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for outside sales, B2B transactions, and understanding sales cycles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with clients.
Familiarity with CRM software.
Strong analysis skills to interpret conversations and understand which path to take them down.
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Prior experience in retail sales, cold calling, or account management is a plus but not required.
Benefits
Paid training
Relocation assistance
Learn more at https://kaizenmarketing.net/
Work Location: In‑person
#J-18808-Ljbffr