About the role#
The Sales Internship provides students with industry experience and exposure to the Papé sales philosophy. This is a full-time, paid summer program. You will rotate through company departments including sales, parts, service, and rental to understand how they support one another. You will work under the mentorship of a senior department leader who will guide your development and explain how each area contributes to customer service and the sales process.
What you'll do#
- Learn the Papé Sales Process through a mix of instructor-led sessions, job shadowing, and on-the-job training.
- Gain knowledge in product training, solutions sales, application training, and business development.
- Complete a company-assigned project focused on a business opportunity, strategic initiative, or specific challenge.
- Present your project results and findings to the management team for feedback.
What you'll need#
- Self-motivation and drive.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong customer relation skills and above-average computer skills.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Preferred: Minimum 1 year of previous sales experience, knowledge of capital equipment, or standing as a college underclassman.
- Helpful background: Financing, marketing, or sales coursework.
- Bonus: Bilingual in Spanish.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: Positions are based at Papé stores in Oregon, California, and Washington. Final locations are determined after interviews.
- Work Modality: On-site.
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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