About the role#
As an Outside Sales Intern, you will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience in a face-to-face selling position. You will work alongside sales professionals, including Account Managers and department leaders, to learn the business and develop your professional skills. This is a full-time, paid internship designed to provide real-world training and exposure to the wholesale industry.
What you'll do#
- Deliver customer service and support sales growth across accounts in various industries.
- Coordinate and conduct one-on-one customer visits to provide business solutions from our product catalog.
- Participate in two weeks of professional sales training to build product knowledge and presentation skills.
- Attend weekly sales team meetings to learn from experienced Account Managers, share ideas, and refine your sales techniques.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college Sophomore or Junior.
- Strong professional communication and presentation skills.
- A hardworking, enthusiastic, and collaborative attitude.
- Ability to work on-site.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: Columbus, Etna, Newark, and Dublin, Ohio.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Requirements: Candidates must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
About Uline
Uline operates as a wholesale distributor of industrial, shipping, and packaging supplies. The company was founded in 1980 and remains privately held. Based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, it employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. Its product catalog includes warehouse equipment, janitorial items, and material moving tools.
How to get in at Uline
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