Summer Sales Internship

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026 About The Opportunity

Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth?

Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing

• Performance-based earning opportunity:
  Compensation is commission-based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance.
• Housing arranged by us:
  Fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team.
• Sales & leadership training:
  Ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer.
• Professional development:
  Experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales.
• Incentive programs:
  Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and team competitions.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal setting and performance tracking
• Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques
• Time management and self-discipline
• Leadership fundamentals for high performers

This internship is ideal for college students or recent graduates who are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership
• Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Willing to relocate for the summer if selected

This internship is designed to build real-world skills in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure.

Many of our former reps have gone on to pursue careers in:

• Medical device sales
• SaaS and tech sales
• Commercial and enterprise sales
• Real estate and real estate investing
• Financial services and wealth management
• Investment banking and private equity
• Corporate finance and consulting
• Entrepreneurship and startup ventures
• Management and leadership roles within our organization
• Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.)

The skills developed here — communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence — translate directly into competitive, high-performance career paths across industries.

While career paths vary by individual, this role is intentionally structured to accelerate professional growth and expand long-term professional opportunities.

(Head to our website to view case studies on past reps)

Temporary Relocation will likely be required for placement. While you may apply to a specific market, placement in that location is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and availability.

Grit x Forge Marketing is a door-to-door sales organization operating in multiple U.S. markets. We provide structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real-world business experience.

• Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)
• Compensation: 100% commission-based + performance bonuses
• Locations:
  Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.
• Housing:
  Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge
• Training:
  Virtual onboarding + in-person summer training