GPC

Sales Intern

Birmingham, AL, USA Part time

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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