Inside Sales Internship - Summer

Inside Sales Internship - Summer 2027

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Company Overview

Hex Armor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At Hex Armor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it's a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived.

Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.

Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Inside Sales Intern(s) to join our sales team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in sales and business development. You will work closely with our experienced inside sales professionals (Account Executives), learning about lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales strategies.

Location

Onsite at Hex Armor Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI)

Schedule

This is a 14-week, full-time internship beginning May 17, 2027. Interns will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during our standard business hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and qualifying potential leads through various channels, including online research, social media, and lead databases.
• Customer Outreach: Support the sales team by reaching out to prospects via phone, email, and social media to schedule meetings and follow up on initial inquiries.
• Sales Support: Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales presentations, managing customer information in CRM systems (), and tracking sales metrics.
• Market Research: Conduct research to gather insights about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support sales strategies.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing sales reports and analyzing data to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Training and Development: Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings to enhance your knowledge of sales processes and techniques.
• Collaboration: Assist with various projects with other departments as needed throughout the internship program.

Key Projects

Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business initiatives, which may include:

• Revive Sales Opportunities: Re-engage closed or lost opportunities by researching accounts, identifying new opportunities, and supporting follow-up outreach.
• Participate in a Sales Competition: Compete in an in-house sales competition designed to strengthen sales, communication, and product knowledge.
• Complete an Industry Research & Prospecting Project: Research an assigned industry and sales territory, identify product opportunities, and develop a targeted prospecting strategy and sales recommendations for an Account Executive using Salesforce, Linked In, Geopointe, and other internal resources.
• Present a Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with fellow interns on a capstone project to develop and present a go-to-market strategy for a new product or business initiative to company leadership.

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Prior sales or customer related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
• Desire and ability to work in fast-paced environment and be part of a high-performance team.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and use CRM () as well as SAP Business One (order management).

Compensation

• Competitive Hourly Wage

Hex Armor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At Hex Armor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people's experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one Hex Armor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check