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Sales Intern

Apex Placement & Consulting
Portage, MI Intern
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Looking to launch your sales career? Apex Placement and Consulting is looking for motivated and outgoing Sales Interns who are ready to roll up their sleeves and hit the streets to grow real-world sales experience.

Our Sales Internship gives you the tools, training, and hands-on experience to master cold calling, canvassing, and closing deals. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

  • Part-time first shift schedule
  • Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
  • Temporary/contract internship – perfect for learning the ropes of business sales and gaining practical experience.

What your day will look like:

  1. Make outbound cold calls to prospective customers
  2. Visit businesses in person to introduce our services
  3. Assist in setting up meetings for the sales team
  4. Record and track leads in the CRM system
  5. Learn to handle objections and build confidence in your sales pitch
  6. Support marketing and promotional efforts to increase brand awareness

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in business development, prospecting, and lead generation
  • Training in cold calling, communication, and sales techniques
  • Mentorship from experienced sales professionals
  • Real performance feedback and resume-building experience

What we are looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in a College program focused on Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • Outgoing personality with strong communication skills
  • Comfortable talking to new people over the phone and in person
  • Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn
  • Reliable transportation for field canvassing

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.

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