Summer Sales & Operations Intern

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or organ donor status. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Location: Des Moines, IA Job Id: 2541 # of Openings: 1 Tension Envelope & Print – Des Moines, IA About the Internship Join Tension Envelope & Print for a paid, 8-week , hands‑on internship with real exposure to operations, sales, logistics, lean manufacturing, and general management . You’ll rotate through key functions, contribute to day‑to‑day work, and finish with a capstone presentation. Internship Details (At a Glance) Dates June 8–July 31, 2026 (8 weeks) Location Des Moines, IA (on‑site) Schedule Monday–Friday Pay $20/hour Role Sales & Business Operations Intern What You’ll Learn & Do You’ll complete structured weekly rotations across core business areas, including: Production & Manufacturing Operations: operator training, quality inspection, plate making, and production preparation Planning, Logistics & Supply Chain: production scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, and shipping/receiving Lean & Continuous Improvement: lean principles, waste reduction, standard work, improvement charters, and lean assessments Customer Support: estimating, order entry, and internal/external customer communication (Teams) Sales & Commercial Operations: CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), sales methodology exposure (Miller Heiman), Power BI reporting, call planning, and field days with Account Executives General Management Exposure: margin strategy, budgeting, monthly results, business reviews, and leadership touchpoints Capstone Project: deliver a final presentation to leadership and sales teams Who You Are Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (business, operations, supply chain, engineering, marketing, or related field) Curious, coachable, and comfortable learning in a hands‑on manufacturing environment Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset Organized and reliable; able to balance multiple priorities Basic comfort with Microsoft Excel; interest in Power BI/CRM is a plus Professional Development & Networking Dedicated departmental mentors throughout the program Weekly reflections and guided feedback Resume review and mock interviews Participation in the Greater Des Moines Partnership – DSM Intern Connections Series , connecting you with local business leaders and fellow interns Why Tension At Tension Envelope & Print, interns are treated as value‑adding contributors, not observers. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain meaningful exposure to multiple disciplines, and leave with tangible accomplishments and career clarity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tension Corporation