About the role#
This internship provides experience in professional sales within the retail apparel industry. You will work 8 hours per week from September 21st to November 13th, 2026. The role offers a hybrid work environment and is a paid position at $15 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone.
- Use prospecting tools to act as a sales development representative.
- Learn the fundamentals required to succeed in professional sales.
- Work with local interns, interns across the country, and sales mentors.
- Participate in live Zoom corporate training and weekly small group calls.
- Attend two in-person workshops on campus during the second and sixth weeks of the program.
What you'll need#
- You are an active student graduating by Summer 2027.
- You currently attend James Madison University.
- You can attend both the in-person workshops and the Friday live Zoom sessions.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Psychology are preferred, though all hard-working individuals are welcome.
Location & details#
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Fall 2026.
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