Industrial Sales Intern at Van Meter – Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Summary:

The Industrial Sales Intern is primarily responsible for supporting products and company initiatives related to the industrial sales department. This individual works closely with our Automation Specialists, Inside Sales, and Sales Support Team to develop and deliver customer solutions using our products. The Industrial Sales Intern will work closely with an assigned mentor and have the opportunity to shadow roles throughout the company, participate in community impact initiatives, and visit different branch locations. This individual expresses behavior that supports our company culture (5 P’s) and our purpose to create lasting value to those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Electrical Distribution Orientation: Learn the roles of various departments in the organization and understand relationships with key partners and vendors.
• Job Shadowing: Participate in job shadowing across departments with a focus on Automation.
• Orientation to Sales Support and Design Engineering Teams: Support and learn from our Automation Support and Desing Engineering Teams.
• Customer Engagement: Join Account Managers and Specialists on customer site visits to learn how we engage and support our customers.
• Technical Development: Build technical acumen in an assigned domain (determined at the start of the internship).
• Event Participation: Attend Commercial events and assist with technical sessions, labs, or trade shows as needed.
• Training Support: Help create training materials for internal employees and external customers.

Critical Success Factors:

• Strong internal and external customer service
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• High School Graduate
• Pursuing a degree in a technical field including but not limited to: Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Work Environment:

The Industrial Sales Intern will be working in a collaborative environment, spending your time working with your hands and fingers, talking, hearing, and working closely with others and customers. Expect a mix of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Meet Our Past Interns: See what it’s really like to be an intern here! Get inspired by their stories and discover the impact you could make!

https://www.vanmeterinc.com/blog/van-meter-welcomes-2025-summer-interns

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.