Summer 2026 Sales Internship - Paid
Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026About The OpportunityGrit 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 GainPerformance-based earning opportunity: commission-based compensation 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 LearnProfessional communication and interpersonal skillsGoal setting and performance trackingSales fundamentals and negotiation techniquesTime management and self-disciplineLeadership fundamentals for high performersWho We're Looking ForCompetitive and goal-orientedInterested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadershipWilling to work outdoors and engage directly with customersCoachable and open to feedbackWilling to relocate for the summer if selectedWhere Top Performers Go After This RoleMedical device salesSaaS and tech salesCommercial and enterprise salesReal estate and real estate investingFinancial services and wealth managementInvestment banking and private equityCorporate finance and consultingEntrepreneurship and startup venturesManagement and leadership roles within our organizationGraduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.)Skills DevelopedThis internship builds real-world skills in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure. Communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence translate into high-performance career paths across industries.Internship DetailsDuration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)Compensation: 100% commission-based + performance bonusesLocations: 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 ForgeTraining: Virtual onboarding + in-person summer trainingPlease note: 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.Head to our website to view case studies on past reps: gritxforge.com/storiesJ-18808-Ljbffr