Distribution Sales Intern

Role Overview

• Receive hands-on sales training by traveling with our Business Development Representative(s) and participating in sales and service calls
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business
• Learn how to create extra value and establish and maintain solid customer relationships
• Learn to identify customers’ needs and develop solutions to help them increase their profits
• Complete online training to learn about POOLCORP, the pool industry, pool products, landscaping/irrigation and customer service fundamentals
• Become familiar with the B2B website customers use to order their products and learn how to follow up on the status of their orders
• Review the P&L with the sales center manager
• Learn about our CRM and Prelude inventory systems
• Learn inventory procedures with the use of a Radio Frequency gun
• Attend conference calls with Recruiters, MIT Programs Manager and other Interns
• Complete sales project(s) by the end of the 12 week internship
• Other job duties and special sales projects as assigned

Requirements

• Junior or Senior standing in a business related curriculum
• Preferred curriculums include: Marketing, Professional Selling, Management, Business Administration
• Involvement in sales internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership
• Ability to relocate to designated training branch and provide own transportation daily
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution setting and learn all aspects of a distribution center
• Demonstrates strong leadership and possesses a customer service driven attitude along with a competitive spirit
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, employees and all levels of management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Software and the ability to learn CRM and Prelude inventory systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to occasionally maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds
• Forklift and RF gun experience helpful

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance and education reimbursement programs