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Graco

4d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Portland
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have 2 years toward a Bachelor’s degree, hands-on work experience, mechanical aptitude, paint knowledge, communication skills, sales capability, and willingness to travel.
  • You will grow sales, target end-users, build relationships with sales reps, conduct demos, implement marketing programs, log daily activities, and coordinate with local sales staff.

Requirements

  • Completed 2 years towards a Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent.
  • Hands-on, physical work experience (painting experience preferred).
  • Evidence of mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic paint coatings knowledge.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Hands-on demonstration capability.
  • Sales closing experience or capability.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within assigned geography with assigned sales reps.

Responsibilities

  • Grow sales in the assigned market.
  • Use provided database resources to target end-users.
  • Develop an immediate solid working relationship with assigned Paint Store Sales Reps.
  • Conduct effective hands-on demonstrations of select Graco equipment.
  • Implement marketing programs as required.
  • Maintain a database of all daily activities (hands-on demonstrations and sales leads).
  • Work closely with local CED sales staff to ensure leads are turned into sales in a timely manner.
  • Coordination of all activities for the assigned market with CED sales staff.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is Field Sales Intern.

Where is the Field Sales Intern position located?

The position is based in the greater Portland, OR area.

What is the primary responsibility of the Field Sales Intern?

The primary responsibility is to generate sales growth of designated Contractor Division products in the assigned market through a demonstration and education-focused selling approach.

What educational background is required for this internship?

Candidates should have completed 2 years towards a Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field or have equivalent experience.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Hands-on, physical work experience, preferably in painting, is preferred along with evidence of mechanical aptitude.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is required within the assigned metro area to work closely with sales representatives.

What does a typical work schedule look like for this internship?

The Sales Intern can begin on a part-time basis during the school year and shift to full-time hours in Summer 2025.

What essential skills are required for the Field Sales Intern?

Effective communication skills, hands-on demonstration capability, and sales closing experience or capability are essential.

Is there a specific start date for this internship?

The start date can be part-time during school, transitioning to full-time in Summer 2025.

What is the salary range for the Field Sales Intern position?

The base pay range is $16.00 - $27.00 per hour.

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Graco

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1926, Graco (NYSE:GGG) is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. Graco maintains an aggressive strategy to design and develop new products and systems and distributes through a worldwide network of distributors and other channels. Graco is focused on expanding into new markets through product development and acquisitions.