Job Description

Job Location: IL - Rock Island - Rock Island, IL 61201
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Sales Intern to join our team. This 8 to 12 week paid internship is designed for students or recent graduates interested in building a career in B2B sales within the consumer products distribution industry. Interns will gain hands-on experience through a blend of office-based learning and field travel, working directly with sales managers, merchandising teams, and sales representatives across the Midwest region.
If you’re outgoing, business-minded, and eager to learn how products move from warehouse to retail shelves, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $19.23/hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Shadow sales representatives and sales managers in the field and during customer meetings
- Support merchandising initiatives and in-store execution efforts
- Assist with sales presentations, customer proposals, and product sell-in materials
- Participate in customer visits, ride-alongs, and regional travel across the Midwest
- Support sales reporting, account tracking, and opportunity analysis
- Assist with promotional planning and execution support
- Collaborate with category management, marketing, and operations teams
- Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, and customer events as assigned
- Support onboarding of new accounts and product launches
- Prepare recaps, summaries, and internal reports
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in internal systems
- Perform additional sales and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related field
- Strong interest in sales, account management, and customer-facing roles
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally within the Midwest
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- High energy, confidence, and professionalism in customer-facing environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced, dynamic settings
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow professionally
- High level of integrity, accountability, and reliability
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Why This Role:
- Hands-on exposure to B2B sales in the consumer products distribution industry
- Real-world experience with customer engagement, merchandising, and territory management
- Opportunity to travel and work alongside experienced sales professionals
- Strong resume-building experience and career exploration opportunity
- Potential pathway to full-time sales roles based on performance
Benefits:
- Paid internship opportunity
- Professional development and mentorship
- Real-world sales and customer-facing experience
- Travel exposure across the Midwest region
- Networking opportunities with sales, merchandising, and leadership teams