Sales Administrative Intern (Summer)

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Sales Administrative Intern to support our growing sales efforts. This role is ideal for someone interested in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship who wants hands-on experience in building client relationships and supporting a scaling brand.

You will play a key role in managing communication, nurturing leads, coordinating outreach, and supporting sales operations from behind the scenes and occasionally in person.

Duration: Summer Internship (with potential to extend)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in sales and business development
• Exposure to building and scaling a consumer B2B brand
• Networking opportunities within the hospitality industry
• Real responsibility and ownership over projects
• Mentorship and insight into startup operations

Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Communication

• Monitor and manage sales-related inboxes
• Respond to inbound inquiries from potential clients in a timely, professional manner
• Track and organize conversations with leads and customers
• Assist in drafting and sending follow-up emails
• Maintain consistent communication with prospective and existing clients

Lead Generation & Outreach

• Research and identify potential clients (bars, restaurants, hotels, caterers, retailers)
• Build and maintain lead lists in a CRM or spreadsheet
• Conduct cold outreach via email and social media (with guidance/templates)
• Support outbound campaigns and promotions
• Identify new opportunities for partnerships and wholesale accounts

Client Relationship Management

• Follow up with leads at different stages of the sales funnel
• Help nurture relationships with existing customers
• Assist in onboarding new clients
• Gather feedback from customers and report insights to the team

Sample & Order Coordination

• Prepare and coordinate sending product samples to prospective clients
• Track sample shipments and follow up for feedback
• Assist with order processing and coordination as needed
• Ensure timely communication regarding orders and inventory availability

Event & Field Support

• Assist in identifying relevant local events, trade shows, and conferences
• Attend events (when applicable) to support sales efforts
• Represent the brand professionally in networking settings
• Help capture leads and follow up post-event

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain organized records of leads, outreach, and communications
• Update CRM systems or tracking documents regularly
• Assist in creating sales materials (one-pagers, decks, etc.)
• Support general sales operations and workflow improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interest in sales, marketing, hospitality, or startups
• Comfortable with email communication and outreach
• Self-starter who can take initiative and follow through
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and/or CRM tools is a plus
• Interest in food, beverage, or hospitality industry is a bonus