What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2025: Sales Excellence Co-op (July through December) position at SharkNinja?
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Location: Needham, MA
Duration: Fall 2025 Co-op Term
Position Summary
The Sales Excellence Co-op will play a crucial role in supporting the Sales Enablement team by assisting in the organization, execution, and optimization of key sales and training initiatives. This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication and project management skills who is eager to gain hands-on experience in sales operations, retailer engagement, and digital learning content development.
Working in the corporate office four days per week and remote on Friday’s, you will gain exposure to various aspects of sales excellence, including retailer customer meetings, workflow tracking systems, national sales team resource management, and digital training content creation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to contribute to high-visibility sales initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn More About Us
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Location: Needham, MA
Duration: Fall 2025 Co-op Term
Position Summary
The Sales Excellence Co-op will play a crucial role in supporting the Sales Enablement team by assisting in the organization, execution, and optimization of key sales and training initiatives. This role is designed for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication and project management skills who is eager to gain hands-on experience in sales operations, retailer engagement, and digital learning content development.
Working in the corporate office four days per week and remote on Friday’s, you will gain exposure to various aspects of sales excellence, including retailer customer meetings, workflow tracking systems, national sales team resource management, and digital training content creation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to contribute to high-visibility sales initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Retailer Customer Meetings Support (In-Office, Field, and Virtual)
- Assist in coordinating and executing retailer-facing customer meetings, including preparation, scheduling, logistics, and follow-ups.
- Support the creation of presentation materials, meeting agendas, and briefing documents to ensure sales teams and executives are equipped for productive discussions.
- Help manage meeting logistics, including room setup, technology needs, product samples, and on-site facilitation.
- Participate in field and virtual retailer engagements to gain firsthand experience in customer interactions and sales presentations.
- Workflow Tracking & Cross-Functional Project Coordination
- Assist in managing workflow tracking systems to ensure sales excellence initiatives and retailer deliverables remain on schedule.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations—to track key milestones and ensure alignment on priorities.
- Identify potential roadblocks in execution timelines and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Help drive accountability by maintaining clear documentation and follow-up actions for ongoing projects.
- National Sales Team Resource Hub Management
- Support the development, organization, and maintenance of the national sales team’s resource hub, ensuring easy access to critical sales tools, training materials, and reference documents.
- Assist in content updates, file organization, and user accessibility improvements to enhance the resource hub’s functionality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for additional resources and ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
- Digital Learning Content Development for Product Training
- Assist in the creation, curation, and enhancement of digital learning content designed for internal sales employees and external retailer training.
- Support the production of training modules, video tutorials, interactive guides, and knowledge-based resources.
- Work with subject matter experts to ensure content is engaging, informative, and aligned with product training goals.
- Monitor and gather feedback on training materials to optimize effectiveness and user experience.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and an interest in learning sales enablement tools and digital content platforms.
- Previous experience in sales support, project coordination, or content creation is a plus but not required.
- Hands-on experience in sales operations, customer engagement, and training content development.
- Exposure to retailer interactions and cross-functional teamwork in a corporate environment.
- Development of project management, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- An opportunity to contribute to meaningful sales initiatives that drive business impact.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn More About Us
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
