Sales Consultant - Intern

Position: Sales Consultant - Intern
Department: Sales
Reports To: VP of DFW
Salary grade: DOE
FLSA Status: Part Time / Non-Exempt / Hourly
Location: DFW

Purpose

The job role of a Sales Consultant Intern consists primarily of new business acquisition. You will be given a geographic region to prospect and call on in order to grow the account base. You are responsible for managing a sales funnel from initial call to assisting with the closing the sale and maintaining a positive customer relationship. You will be engaging IT, Software, and Print Specialist as you identify opportunities in your territory. Ability to think critically and adapt on the fly are very important.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to get the sale using various customer sales methods (door-to-door, cold calling, presentations etc.)
• Forecast sales, develop “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluate their effectiveness
• Evaluate customers skills, needs and build productive long-lasting relationships
• Meet personal and team sales targets
• Research accounts and generate or follow through sales leads
• Attend meetings, sales events, and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments
• Report and provide feedback to management using financial statistical data
• Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory
• Learn how to perform cost benefit analysis of equipment and software operations

Experience and Required Skills

• Outgoing personality
• Wiliness to learn
• Strategic prospecting
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills helpful
• Product knowledge is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, including as a driver or passenger in an automobile.
• Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and a current Driver’s License

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to meet the needs of the organization.