About the role#
The Sales Development Intern will join our team for the Summer 2027 term. You will focus on educating existing OEC customers about the PartsTech parts ordering platform. This role involves high-volume outbound calling and requires a self-motivated individual who can handle a professional sales environment.
What you'll do#
- Place at least 50 outbound calls per day to existing customers.
- Engage with customers through phone and email to encourage platform signups.
- Research accounts using Salesforce CRM and other resources to prepare for calls.
- Document all customer interactions and activity in Salesforce.
- Participate in outbound campaigns to drive product adoption.
- Work toward assigned sales targets and performance metrics.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a college or university degree program.
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Ability to commute to our office in Bee Cave, Texas.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional phone manner.
- A resilient, creative, and results-oriented work ethic.
- Capability to manage your own priorities and work independently.
- A positive attitude and the ability to handle objections effectively.
- Willingness to learn structured selling methods and grow your product knowledge.
Location & details#
- Location: Bee Cave, Texas.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will work onsite Tuesday through Thursday and remotely on Monday or Friday.
- Schedule: Four 10-hour workdays per week, totaling 40 hours. Daily hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm CST.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About OEC
OEC is a software development company founded in 2000. Based in Fairlawn, Ohio, the firm provides e-commerce and data services for the automotive parts and repair industry. It serves manufacturers, dealerships, repair shops, and insurers. The company currently employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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