Material Handling Sales Intern
Location: Kansas City, MO office
Timing: Summer 2023
Hourly wage & benefits: $16 per hour + assistance with discounted lodging
As a Storage Solutions Material Handling Sales Intern, you can expect to get hands-on experience on what it means to build business, nurture sales and excel in the material handling industry. Our interns are self-motivated and resourceful, constantly searching for new ways to expand business. Interns report to the assigned Sales Manager weekly. This would be a full-time internship opportunity, with a weekly minimum requirement of 40 hours. Occasional travel and overnight stays can be expected.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete company onboarding training for various products & services
- Participate in company meetings & vendor training
- Participate in inside/outside sales calls with company sales representatives
- Assist in prospecting for new business
- Sell company products and services to current and potential customers
- Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
- Prepare quotes and solutions for clients
- Identify client problems and find solutions
- Assist in closing deals and fill out company paperwork
- Complete internship project & present to company management
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint are preferred (but not required)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred (but not required)
- Self-motivated
- Knowledge of basic sales techniques
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
- Fast paced multi-tasker
- Strong Communicator
- Eagerness to learn
WORK CONDITIONS
- Summer Internship
Why work for Storage Solutions?
Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, Storage Solutions has experienced stable growth for decades. The products and services we offer are in demand and the industry is continuously expanding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Generous paid time off policies
- Great medical, dental and vision plans
- HSA contributions
- A Variety of 401(k) options
- Short and long-term disability insurance policies
- Life insurance policies
Partner Testimonial
“Their knowledge of the equipment and how to set up a facility saved our project from potential disaster.”
– Foxconn