What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern- Sales position at COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DBA VIRGINIA PORT A?
The Internship Opportunity: Sales
The Port of Virginia – Virginia International Terminals, LLC is seeking a Sales Intern. This internship will focus on cleaning and organizing CRM data to improve accuracy and efficiency. Key responsibilities include creating parent-child relationships for sales-owned customers to consolidate accounts with multiple office addresses, merging duplicates, and ensuring all information is stored in a single cohesive location. The intern will also standardize customer names, flag inactive accounts, and update contact records by merging duplicates, removing outdated entries, and linking contacts through LinkedIn.
The Port of Virginia's 8-Week Summer Internship Program runs from June 1, 2026 - July 24, 2026. It has been designed to develop, teach, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students as they explore career opportunities within the maritime industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to hands-on, project-focused tasks in various departments throughout The Port of Virginia.
What You'll Do: Outcomes & Experience
- HCRM/Dynamics 365 proficiency
- Customer base knowledge
- Analytical thinking skills
- Participate in facilitating port tours
- Attend internal sales meetings
- Opportunity to attend industry events (if scheduled during the internship period)
Who You Are: Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled and in an accredited program or graduate program (having completed freshman / first year) during the time of the program.
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from June 1, 2026 to July 24, 2026.
- Must attach a resume and cover letter.
You Should Know: Disclosures
The Port of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, disability or national origin.
Selected applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment background check which may include any of the following: Academic record and verification of education and/or certifications; Employment history (including references); Criminal history; Driving record; Fingerprinting; drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty Physical, Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.
Selected applicant must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card).