About the role#
Rust Automation & Controls Inc is hiring an Outside Sales Intern for Summer 2027. This 10 to 12 week position is based in Irvine, California. You will work in a hybrid capacity, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. This is a paid, full-time internship designed to provide direct exposure to a career in technical sales.
What you'll do#
- Join sales calls with Outside Sales Engineers, Business Development Managers, and leadership to observe technical conversations with plant engineers and end users.
- Focus on a single product category to gain deep expertise.
- Build a demo presentation and present it to customers during lunch and learns.
- Identify new target accounts and research companies to find the right contacts.
- Reach out to prospective customers to set up introductory meetings.
What you'll need#
- A desire for real exposure to a technical sales career.
- Energy for learning a product inside and out.
- The ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- A preference for talking to real people over staying behind a desk.
- Initiative to handle research and outreach independently.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: 18 to 25 USD per hour.
About Rust Automation & Controls Inc
Rust Automation and Controls Inc is an industrial automation company founded in 1976. Based in West Jordan, Utah, the firm employs 109 people across several regional offices. It provides engineering services and sales for process control equipment including valves, flow meters, and pressure transmitters. The company supports clients with needs assessment, installation, and diagnostic repair.
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