Sales and Marketing Intern - Work on the Lake! - Summer 2023
We are looking for a resourceful individual who is extremely personable, enjoys making memorable connections, and has intense attention to detail. You will be one of the first points of contact for new prospects and will help manage communication between customers and our company.
You have the knowledge, now gain the experience!
Opportunity
You will be working directly with our Director of Sales and Director of Marketing to learn how to use key sales tools, manage customer relationships, create new marketing tactics and strategies, design direct mail postcards, etc. You will have a well-rounded experience that provides you with transferable skills in both the sales and marketing fields.
We prepare our interns for the job market by giving them practical, real-world experience, and training that is valued across the board in ALL industries.
Past interns and account managers that have worked at Waterfront Restoration have progressed to career paths in many positions and companies, some of which are outlined below:
- The Hershey Company - District Sales Supervisor
- Cargill - Business Intelligence Specialist
- General Mills - Business and sales Management Associate
- Target Corporation - Business Analyst
- EY - FSO Asset Management Assurance specialist
Job Responsibilities of the Sales and Marketing Intern (% breakdown):
50% = Customer relationship management and networking
- Assist the sales and marketing team in maintaining customer retention and satisfaction through client communication (phone and email)
- Gather referrals and testimonials from our client base.
- Project and account management.
20% = Marketing projects and marketing analysis
- Support the implementation of project and tasks on our marketing plan.
- Participate in the development and implementation of SEO improvements on our website.
- Assist the Marketing Manager in copywriting, blog articles, and direct mail designs.
- Manage and contribute to social media accounts as needed.
15% = Indoor sales
- Communicating with clients over Zoom or phone call to get an understanding of the scope of work.
- Create a proposal for our clients based on your conversations and present the bid to them via Zoom or email.
15% = Outdoor sales
- Meet outside by the lake with prospects directly at their lake home who have inquired about our service.
- Build rapport, create proposals, and present a proposal to the prospect.
In This Internship You Will Gain Experience With
- Market Research
- Project and Account Management
- Sales and Marketing Strategy
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Professional Organizational Skills
- Competitive Assessment
- Trend Analysis
Part time work (15-10 hours per week) of training remotely begins in March/April.
Full-time work (40-50 hours per week) starts in May and ends at the end of August each year. We can work with you to schedule your start and end dates around your schools’ schedule. An opportunity to work part time during the off-season months may be available.
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Pay: $15.00- $17.00 per hour
** TO APPLY, please go to http://www.waterfrontrestoration.com/employment
*** ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR COMPANY'S WEBSITE IN ORDER TO BE HELD IN CONSIDERATION FOR THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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