Sales Intern
SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the global retail supply chain!
Sales Internship Program Overview:
An SPS Commerce internship is more than just a summer job. During your 12-week paid internship, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals, solving real-world customer problems, and contribute to the success of our business. Our success comes from playing as a team, and interns are a valued part of Team SPS from day one.
You will join a cohort of other interns and participate in programming to develop you as a professional. Together you will dig deeper into how you work best, learn how to leverage your experience, and strengthen your interpersonal and sales skills. You will do all of this while building strong connections with peers and your SPS team. We strive to develop our interns so that one day, they can lead in their industry. By the end of your summer with us, you will feel more equipped to do just that: lead.
What You'll Learn
- Software-as-a-Service Sales
- Navigating Sales Tools (Salesforce, Gong, etc.)
- Researching to qualify a Prospect
- Time management to increase sales efficiency
- How to approach a call with the proper mindset
- Pipeline management
- SPS Products and go-to-market messaging
- Giving and receiving feedback effectively
- Insights Discovery
- Interviewing Skills
- Resume Best Practices
- Building a Professional Brand
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate prospective client’s current environment through inquisitive and exploratory questions
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Account teams to maximize upsell to Suppliers
- Work through objections prospective clients may have
- Utilize Salesforce to accurately track progress and share updates
- Ensure timely communication with key stakeholders of milestones and risks
- Other duties as assigned
Location:
This is a hybrid role based in our Minneapolis office.
Required Qualifications:
- Current Juniors and Seniors pursuing a four-year Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work well in a collaborative setting and be a team player
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently
What We Offer:
At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role.
The hourly pay rate for this role is: $20.00.
Commitment to our Employees:
At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran