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Summer 2026 Sales Internship - Paid

Forge Marketing, LLC, Klamath Falls, OR, United States

Duration: Internship


Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026

About The Opportunity
Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth? 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
This internship is designed to build real‑world skills in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure. Many of our former reps have gone on to pursue careers in 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, and 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.

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

Please note: 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.

For more information, visit: gritxforge.com/stories

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