About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in professional sales within the retail apparel industry. You will work with the Tom James Company, which provides custom-made clothing to professionals. This role focuses on building core sales skills through active prospecting and mentorship.
What you'll do#
- Book appointments with qualified leads using phone outreach.
- Use prospecting tools to identify and increase selling opportunities.
- Learn the fundamentals of a successful professional sales career.
- Collaborate with local and nationwide interns while working alongside experienced sales mentors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at Appalachian State University with a graduation date by Summer 2027.
- A willingness to step out of your comfort zone to build real-life sales skills.
- A competitive spirit and a growth mindset that thrives in high-accountability settings.
- Ability to attend in-person workshops on campus and participate in Friday live Zoom sessions.
- This role is open to all majors.
Location & details#
- Location: Boone, North Carolina.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 19th to March 12th).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Commitment: 8 hours per week.
- Compensation: $15 per hour.
- This is a paid internship.
About Tom James Company
Tom James Company manufactures and retails custom clothing. Founded in 1966, the firm operates as a vertically integrated business that controls production from raw materials to finished garments. It maintains 97 locations across the United States and several international countries. The company employs over 1,400 people and provides custom suits, shirts, and accessories to clients.
How to get in at Tom James Company
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