What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Intern Summer 2026 - Northeast Region position at Crown Equipment and Careers?
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
Job Posting External
Crown hires interns each summer in our different branches across the United States.
This posting is for the following areas...Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in lead generation, making sales calls to qualify prospects, proposal and follow-up, and possibly closing sales.
- May be involved in telemarketing efforts, and/or tracking and follow-up of sales leads and inquiries.
- May assist related departments such as rental, allied, and accounts receivable as needed.
- Participate in training activities.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Working towards a bachelor degree, preferably in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or a related business program.
- Strong communication, organizational, time management, and computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and teh ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demos.
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
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