Sales Intern

Overview

Consultative field sales internship focusing on furniture and design

Key Responsibilities

• business intelligence
• competitive analysis
• innovation challenge
• project leadership
• sales training
• project presentation

Tasks

-Uncovering business intelligence to identify new sales opportunities -Travel for a week to Grand Rapids, MI to build interactive sales skills, network with leaders and the larger intern cohort, and collaborate in-person on your group project. -Participate in centralized sales training with your cohort from experienced sales coaches -Participate in a summer-long group Innovation Challenge tackling a cross-functional problem. -Conducting competitive analysis -Present your final individual and group projects to stakeholders and leaders across the Sales organization -You will lead individual regional projects, which may include:

Requirements

• bachelor's
• rising junior
• problem solving
• communication
• us authorized
• travel required

What You Bring

-Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sales or a Business-related field. -Academic standing for this role: Rising Junior, expected to graduate between March and May 2027. -Ability to start the program full-time in – mid-May 2026 -Strong problem-solving skills -You are naturally curious and practice strong emotional intelligence (specifically the ability to empathize with people to understand their needs). -Excellent, dynamic communication skills including presentation, written and verbal. -Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role. -This position involves frequent local travel and reliable personal transportation is required. -Pursuing an undergraduate degree at a nationally accredited program. Actively enrolled in a degree seeking program at the time of application and throughout the duration of the internship position. -The ability to work both independently and as part of a team -Strong relationship building skills, confidence to seek new relationships and eagerness to open doors at the decision maker level -Strong planning and organizational skills

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Benefits

This summer internship experience will build a foundation of consultative sales skills in this complex industry. We seek to identify teammates who are eager to learn about our consultative sales process and add value through leading individual & group projects. -Gain insight into the industry and our variety of customers – including dealers, architect + design firms, real estate professionals, leader groups and end users -We will provide some local school housing options to explore, but you will be responsible for finding your own housing. -Gain hands-on exposure to the consultative sales process by participating in client meetings, site visits, showroom tours, and ride-alongs with experienced sales professionals. -Top Interns will receive an offer to join our 6-month entry-level (field based) sales training program, called PACE. -We provide a competitive hourly wage, relocation assistance, and a housing/transportation subsidy, mileage reimbursement for local work travel for students that qualify.

About Steelcase

-Focus on creating innovative workplace solutions that improve collaboration and productivity. -Transformed into a leader in office furniture design. -Specializes in crafting solutions for commercial and residential environments, offering everything from office furniture to complete workspace solutions. -Worked on projects with major organizations to redesign offices that foster creativity, flexibility, and well-being. -Known for cutting-edge research and development, driving innovation in the furniture and workspace design industry. -Approach combines design thinking with deep insights into how people interact in work environments. -Products characterized by ergonomic designs, sustainability, and attention to user-centric functionality. -Delivers tailored solutions to businesses across multiple sectors through a global network. -Constantly experimenting with new materials and technologies to stay ahead in the evolving workplace landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the us.