Paid Summer Sales & Leadership Internship - Housing

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026 Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth? About The Opportunity Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing. Grit x Forge Marketing’s Summer Sales Internship offers college students hands‑on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you’ll work with a team selling residential pest‑control services in selected U.S. markets. This is a performance‑based sales internship designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. What You’ll Gain 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. What You’ll Learn 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 Who We’re Looking For 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 Skills Developed 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: gritxforge.com/stories 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. Internship Details 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Forgemktg