Summer 2026 Sales Internship (Paid Housing)

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026
Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth?

About The Opportunity
Grit x Forge Marketing’s Summer Sales Internship offers college students hands‑on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you’ll work with a team selling residential pest‑control services in selected U.S. markets. This performance‑based sales internship is designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

What You’ll Gain

Performance‑based earning opportunity: compensation is commission‑based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance.

Housing arranged by us: fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team.

Sales & leadership training: ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer.

Professional development: experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales.

Incentive programs: eligibility for performance‑based bonuses and team competitions.

What You’ll Learn

Professional communication and interpersonal skills

Goal setting and performance tracking

Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques

Time management and self‑discipline

Leadership fundamentals for high performers

Who We’re Looking For

Competitive and goal‑oriented

Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership

Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers

Coachable and open to feedback

Willing to relocate for the summer if selected

Skills Developed

Medical device sales

SaaS and tech sales

Commercial and enterprise sales

Real estate and real estate investing

Financial services and wealth management

Investment banking and private equity

Corporate finance and consulting

Entrepreneurship and startup ventures

Management and leadership roles within our organization

Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.)

The skills developed here — communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence — translate directly into competitive, high‑performance career paths across industries. While career paths vary by individual, this role is intentionally structured to accelerate professional growth and expand long‑term professional opportunities.

Temporary Relocation
Temporary relocation will likely be required for placement. While you may apply to a specific market, placement in that location is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and availability.

About Grit x Forge Marketing
Grit x Forge Marketing is a door‑to‑door sales organization operating in multiple U.S. markets. We provide structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real‑world business experience.

Internship Details

Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)

Compensation: 100% commission‑based + performance bonuses

Locations: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.

Housing: Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge

Training: Virtual onboarding + in‑person summer training

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