About the role#
The Papé Group offers a summer internship designed to provide students with industry experience and a deep understanding of our sales philosophy. You will gain a broad view of how our company operates through a rotational program across our sales, parts, service, and rental departments. You will work under the guidance of a senior department leader who will mentor you on providing quality service and supporting the sales process.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through various departments to learn how they support one another to achieve sales success.
- Complete training on the Papé Sales Process, including product knowledge, solutions sales, application training, customer relationships, and business development.
- Learn through a mix of instructor-led sessions, job shadowing, and hands-on work.
- Complete a company-assigned project focused on a strategic initiative, business opportunity, or operational challenge.
- Present your project findings and results to the management team for feedback.
What you'll need#
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong customer relation skills and above-average computer proficiency.
- Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- We prefer candidates with at least one year of previous sales experience, knowledge of capital equipment, or those who are college underclassmen.
- A background in marketing, finance, or sales is helpful.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid summer internship for 2027.
- The role is on-site at a Papé store location in Oregon, California, or Washington, with the final location determined after interviews.
- We are a drug-free workplace and require candidates to pass a pre-employment drug test.
About Papé Group
Papé Group is a family-owned business founded in 1938. It operates as a machinery manufacturer and distributor with over 160 locations across the Western United States. The company serves clients in construction, forestry, agriculture, and trucking. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Eugene, Oregon.
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