Inside Sales Trainee - Intern

The Sales Trainee Intern position is a short-term, paid internship opportunity designed for college students interested in learning about the metals industry and developing foundational skills in inside sales. This internship provides structured exposure to customer service practices, order management, and general sales operations in a professional, industrial setting. Interns will work closely with experienced Inside Sales Representatives to gain insight into the business and contribute to daily team functions.

This is a paid internship. Interns are not eligible for company benefits or the Sales Incentive Program. The internship is expected to last no more than 90 days.

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit (Stationary position), Walk (Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion.

Function in the Job: Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function: Essential Job Duties

• Shadow Inside Sales Representatives and observe how customer relationships are managed.
• Learn how to process customer quotes and orders using internal systems.
• Assist in reviewing product information, pricing, and availability details.
• Participate in department training on company products, services, and industry practices.
• Support sales team members with administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping, and internal communication.
• Attend sales and operations meetings to observe cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain a professional attitude and a willingness to learn throughout the internship.
• Understand the sales cycle within a metals distribution environment.
• Gain exposure to order management, quoting, and customer service techniques.
• Develop business communication and time management skills.
• Learn industry-specific terminology and sales support practices.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the sales cycle within a metals distribution environment.
• Gain exposure to order management, quoting, and customer service techniques.
• Develop business communication and time management skills.
• Learn industry-specific terminology and sales support practices.

Required Skills: Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program.
• Interest in sales, business operations, supply chain, or industrial markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a professional setting.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a team environment and accept feedback.