Sales Development Intern

Phoenix, AZ

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Description

Description

Job Summary:

This program is 9-12 months designed to prepare entry level college graduates for a career in Building Material Sales within Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT). In this role, you will rotate throughout various departments within the organization learning processes, products, and the Carlisle Experience. During the program you will develop selling skills, overall business acumen, gain product and industry knowledge, and engage with professionals within the business including Sr leadership.

During the program you will work directly under the supervision of a Regional Sales Manager and be paired with a mentor. Successful completion of the program will result in relocation and placement into a Field Sales position within one of CCM's brands.

Responsibilities:

Build, grow and maintain positive working relationships with employees, leaders and customers
Learn Carlisle's products through 8-week classroom & application training and apply knowledge through hands on projects
Learn and apply selling techniques and Carlisle's selling processes
Work in customer service and pricing to understand customer service and delivery policies and procedures
Travel with Regional Sales Managers, Sales Specialists and Technical Sales Specialists on sales calls and customer events
Learn marketing techniques by completing marketing projects
Attend trade shows, customer events, and/or industry specific seminars
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Carlisle's product offerings and brands

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Naturally curious with desire to learn
Leadership experience through community involvement, student organization, internships or previous work experience.
Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize projects and assignments
Ability to work independently
Ability to relocate as required and assigned at the completion of the program
Strong working knowledge of MS Office
Strong presentation skills
Authorized to work in the US; sponsorship is not available for this program

Equipment Used:

MS Office
Company databases
Demo kits

Working Conditions:

Office environment
Roof tops - ability to work in extreme weather conditions, at times

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to travel via airplane
Must have a valid driver's license and travel via automobile for up to six hours at a time
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (sample, demos, literature)
Must be able to travel overnight
Comply with company dress code guidelines
Punctuality in all aspects is required
Timely reporting of expenses, sales call activity, and opportunity tracking (not to exceed two weeks)Attendance in accordance with company policies and participation in local, regional, and (inter)national meetings
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours at a time)
Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

Personal Protective Equipment Used:

Any and all required PPE that must be worn in the work environment

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