Title: Sales Intern Location: Hamilton, OH Job Id: 339

of Openings: 1

Job Title Sales Intern Department Sales Reports To Director of Sales FLSA Hourly Non-exempt Summary Exciting Opportunity at an Established Company Are you looking to kickstart a career in sales with a company leading the next phase of automation in manufacturing? If you're ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to develop real-world business skills, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a foundation for a future career in sales. We are Salvagnini Salvagnini America provides innovative automation solutions for flexible sheet metal processing, with a North American campus in Hamilton, OH. With 7,000+ customers across 76 countries and over 50 years of experience, we are at the forefront of advanced manufacturing technology. We are seeking a Sales Intern to support our commercial team while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business, including Sales, Applications, Aftersales, and Engineering. What You’ll Do This role is designed to provide a well-rounded introduction to sales and the manufacturing industry. This internship offers broader exposure and training across functions. * Research and identify key decision-makers within prospective accounts * Support inbound lead qualification and outbound prospecting efforts * Assist with CRM management and data organization (Salesforce) * Help schedule meetings and support pipeline development for the sales team * Collaborate with Sales, Applications, Aftersales, and Engineering teams to gain cross-functional exposure * Learn and utilize modern sales tools (Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo) * Participate in training, coaching, and mentorship opportunities What to Expect (Schedule & Growth) * Summer / breaks: 40 hours per week * This role is designed as a 12–15 month development opportunity, with the potential to transition into a full-time Sales Development Representative (SDR) position based on performance and business needs * During school year: Part-time (8–15 hours per week) * Students typically work 2–3 days per week, based on class schedules You’ll Be a Great Fit If You ✅Are eager to learn and explore a career in sales or business ✅ Take initiative and are comfortable working independently ✅ Are curious and enjoy understanding how businesses operate ✅ Have strong communication and organizational skills ✅ Are comfortable with outreach and learning how to engage prospects ✅ Are interested in technology, manufacturing, or engineering environments Preferred (But Not Required) * Prior internship, sales, or customer-facing experience * Exposure to manufacturing or technical environments Why Join Us? * Hands-on experience with a high-performing sales organization * Exposure to multiple business functions beyond sales * Mentorship and structured development * Clear pathway to a full-time SDR role * Opportunity to build valuable, real-world skills in a growing industry Salvagnini is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or another protected category. Salvagnini will consider for employment all applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Ohio state, federal or local law.