About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site to help acquire new business opportunities in the Tyler and Athens, Texas areas. You will learn the sales process from start to finish, including prospecting, managing a sales funnel, and closing deals.
What you'll do#
- Prospect new clients and manage your own sales funnel.
- Learn various sales methods, including cold calling, door-to-door sales, and presentations.
- Develop and test creative sales strategies to meet individual and team targets.
- Assess customer needs and perform cost-benefit analyses for equipment and software solutions.
- Maintain and grow a client database for your assigned territory.
- Research sales leads and keep consistent communication with prospects.
- Attend training sessions, sales meetings, and events.
- Use data to provide feedback and insights to management.
- Work with IT, software, and print specialists to identify opportunities.
What you'll need#
- An outgoing personality and a willingness to learn.
- Strong skills in prospecting, planning, communication, and negotiation.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office.
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in or completion of a degree program, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver license.
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Knowledge of IT, software, or print solutions is a plus.
Location & details#
- Locations: Tyler, Texas and Athens, Texas.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
About DOCUmation
DOCUmation provides managed technology services to businesses across Texas. Founded in 1990, the company specializes in IT support, software, automation, and print solutions. It maintains offices in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Midland-Odessa. The firm employs between 201 and 500 people and operates as a privately held entity.
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