Summary/Objectives
The Sales Intern will gain entry-level knowledge and experience in the RJ Young Solutions and Sales Process. The ideal candidate will be a college student prior to graduation, who is eager to gain experience in B2B selling. This Intern must demonstrate a desire to learn and absorb product, service, prospecting, and sales knowledge while growing their ability to help Account Executives penetrate their markets. Throughout the internship, they will have the opportunity to sell, research, prospect, and present to clients alongside Account Executives and Sales Management.
This is an hourly paid position, and the intern is expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, depending on availability.
Essential Functions
50% - Marketing and proactive outreach
25% - Client and product research
15% - Face to face selling and presentation with partnered Account Executives
10% - Administrative support
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
RJ Young hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; more defined hours will be specified between the intern and management.
Travel
Minimal, within the local office’s territory
Required Education and Experience
Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
AAP/EEO Statement
RJ Young provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note that the 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.
Since 1955, RJ Young has been a valued business partner in the Southeast, helping businesses achieve maximum efficiency and productivity with the latest in office technology, all backed by award-winning service. Today the company is the third largest independent dealer of its kind in the United States and has been recognized by numerous industry insiders, publications and manufacturers for leadership and excellence.
It’s our mission to constantly be on the look out for the best people, services, equipment, software, and tools for managing your business and document information. We are proud to work with the top equipment manufacturers and software companies in the industry as well as continually invest in retaining and developing top talent to ensure we are adding strategic value to your organization.
Above all, RJ Young stands by every product and service it offers with our “We Make It Right” guarantee.
RJ Young’s 450-plus dedicated employees serve customers from the corporate headquarters in Nashville and in over 19 sales and service satellite locations.