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Sales Intern
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Location Birmingham, Alabama
- Category Sales Function
- Job ID R26_0000008468
- Date posted 3/12/2026 4:05:31 PM .ToString(Model.DisplayJobDateFormat)
- Brand Motion Industries (MOT)
- Status Part time
- Job Type On-Site
Corporate Accounts Sales Intern
Summary
The Corporate Accounts Sales Internship provides a hands-on opportunity to learn, grow, and develop essential sales, communication, and business acumen skills within a professional sales environment. This is a full-time, paid summer internship lasting approximately 10–12 weeks.
Throughout the internship, interns receive continuous training, mentorship, and performance feedback to help build the skills necessary for success in a corporate sales career. Successful interns may be considered for future career opportunities, including placement within the Sales Development Program.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with Corporate Accounts sales team members and sales leaders to identify and develop new prospects.
- Support the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospecting to follow-up and customer engagement.
- Collaborate with sales and service teams to drive customer wins and strengthen account relationships.
- Build professional skills through hands-on experience, technical training, and leadership exposure.
- Develop the ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and information sessions to gain insight into departmental operations and organizational structure.
- Develop industry and product knowledge through structured training and practical application.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing internship experiences, key learnings, and business contributions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (junior or senior year preferred).
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in sales, corporate accounts, or business development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong interest in sales, lead generation, and outbound prospecting.
- Ability to commit to a full-time, 10–12 week summer internship.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
If you would like, I can also provide:
- A more concise campus-recruiting version
- A version tailored specifically for Corporate Accounts (strategic/large account focus)
- A version formatted for LinkedIn or job board posting
- A more dynamic, candidate-marketing style description
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