Sales Intern

Pacific Office Automation is one of the largest independently-owned document imaging and technology dealers in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located in ten western states OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, & TX. With over 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales/service, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many more.

At Pacific Office Automation, you’ll find an amazing technology company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. At POA, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.

Position

We are looking to hire a Sales Intern at our office in Phoenix, AZ. If you are a competitive and driven individual looking for exposure to sales, we would like to hear from you! All majors welcome to apply, as well as individuals that are involved in Sales/Marketing Clubs, Fraternity/Sorority Members, and Student-Athletes are highly desired.

The purpose of this position is to shadow a successful outside sales representative/manager to learn how to prospect new accounts, learn solution selling techniques, build lasting rapport with accounts, and close deals.

Essential Job Duties

• Learn how to develop new business and reach decision-makers
• Support outside sales representatives with developing and executing cutting-edge prospecting and networking solutions
• Shadow sales representatives on appointments with accounts
• Learn what it takes to establish long term business partnerships

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a 4-year college
• Interested in a career in sales
• Entrepreneurial spirit and team player
• Competitive background – aggressive, highly motivated individuals
• Strong work ethic
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

What we offer

• Thorough full cycle sales training
• Fun and fast-paced work environment
• A new challenge every day
• Hands-on mentorship by veteran sales reps
• We are flexible about the duration and time frame of the internship
• Paid Internship – Full Time or Part-Time

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees’ differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.

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