About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer internship lasting 10 to 12 weeks. You will gain hands-on experience to build your sales, communication, and business skills. We provide ongoing training and feedback throughout the program to help you succeed. Successful interns may have opportunities to join our Sales Development Program after the internship ends.
What you'll do#
- Work with sales teams and leaders to find new prospects and manage the full sales cycle.
- Partner with sales and service teams to win business and build engagement.
- Build professional skills through technical training, leadership exposure, and daily work.
- Learn to build relationships with customers at different levels of seniority.
- Gain insight into company departments by attending cross-functional meetings and information sessions.
- Develop industry knowledge through product training.
- Present a final report about your internship experience.
- Perform other assigned tasks.
What you'll need#
- You are an undergraduate student in your junior or senior year.
- You are pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- You have a strong interest in a sales career, specifically in lead generation or outbound calling.
- You can commit to the full 10 to 12 week summer program.
- You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- You have a genuine desire to learn.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Houston or Pasadena, Texas.
- The internship takes place during the Summer of 2027.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. Founded in 1928, the business maintains a network of over 10,800 locations across 17 countries. It operates through automotive and industrial groups in North America, Europe, and Australasia. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and employs over 65,000 people.
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