Sales Support Specialist Intern

At KENT Worldwide, sales is about people-supporting customers, collaborating with teams, and turning opportunities into results. The Sales Support Specialist Intern will be trained to deliver brief, high‐impact hydration training sessions at designated industrial customer locations. Using company‐provided materials, scripts, and coaching, the intern will educate frontline employees and supervisors on hydration best practices and the value of the Sqwincher product line.This role offers hands‐on exposure to industrial sales and customer engagement. The intern will support incremental sales growth, help customers standardize hydration programs, and share customer insights with National Account and Regional Sales Managers.* This role is designed and intended to be performed remotely in a designated territory, and we will be filling multiple positions in each of the follow geographic areas:* Houston/Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Indianapolis, IN; and Carolinas, Oklahoma or Eastern Pennsylvania.Internship Term: Mid‐May through Mid‐AugustLocation: Field‐based, targeted regional territory (majority day travel). Relocation and housing are not provided for this internship.Schedule: Full‐time, weekdays (40 hours per week)Compensation: The compensation for this internship role is $22 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Deliver 15-30 minute hydration training sessions at assigned industrial customer locations using provided materials and scriptsConduct onsite product demonstrations as needed to reinforce training content and showcase hydration solutionsParticipate in trade shows, customer events, or on‐site activations in support of regional or national sales initiatives (as scheduled)Educate customers on hydration best practices and Sqwincher product applicationsConfidently answer common customer "challenge questions" and provide basic product recommendations following training guidelinesSupport sales growth by reinforcing the value of standardized hydration programsCall on approximately 15 customer locations per week within a targeted, pre‐determined regionCapture and relay customer insights, feedback, and opportunities to National Account or Regional Sales ManagersEnter customer visits, notes, and follow‐up activities into the company CRM systemRepresent the company professionally and consistently in all customer interactionsTravel primarily during the day; occasional early starts may be required depending on customer schedulesThe above statements cover what are generally believed to be the principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in: Industrial Distribution, Sales or Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or related fieldStrong communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking with small groupsInterest in industrial environments, customer training, and field sales exposureAbility to follow a structured training script while engaging customers authenticallySelf‐motivated, organized, and able to manage a weekly customer visit scheduleProfessional demeanor with a customer‐first mindsetBasic computer skills and comfort using CRM systems or learning new technologyAbility to lift and transport light product samples or demonstration materials as neededPass pre-employment screeningTRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving recordMust maintain personal auto insuranceAbility to drive own vehicle for daily customer visitsMileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policyWHAT YOU'LL GAIN:Real‐world experience supporting industrial sales and national account teamsHands‐on customer interaction, training, and product demonstration experienceExposure to trade shows and customer events within an industrial sales environmentExperience using CRM systems and contributing to sales data and insightsDevelopment of presentation, communication, and consultative selling skillsA strong foundation for future careers in sales, industrial distribution, or account management