Sales Internship - Summer 2027

COMPANY OVERVIEW HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere. SUMMARY We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Sales Intern(s) to join our sales team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in sales and business development. You will work closely with our experienced inside sales professionals (Account Executives), learning about lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales strategies. LOCATION Onsite at HexArmor Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI) SCHEDULE This is a 14-week, full-time internship beginning May 17, 2027. Interns will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during our standard business hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and qualifying potential leads through various channels, including online research, social media, and lead databases. Customer Outreach: Support the sales team by reaching out to prospects via phone, email, and social media to schedule meetings and follow up on initial inquiries. Sales Support: Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales presentations, managing customer information in CRM systems (Salesforce.com), and tracking sales metrics. Market Research: Conduct research to gather insights about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support sales strategies. Reporting: Assist in preparing sales reports and analyzing data to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Training and Development: Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings to enhance your knowledge of sales processes and techniques. Collaboration: Assist with various projects with other departments as needed throughout the internship program. KEY PROJECTS Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business initiatives, which may include: Revive Sales Opportunities: Re-engage closed or lost opportunities by researching accounts, identifying new opportunities, and supporting follow-up outreach. Participate in a Sales Competition: Compete in an in-house sales competition designed to strengthen sales, communication, and product knowledge. Complete an Industry Research & Prospecting Project: Research an assigned industry and sales territory, identify product opportunities, and develop a targeted prospecting strategy and sales recommendations for an Account Executive using Salesforce,…