2027 Multi-Channel Sales Internship Program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete a two-week role-specific onboarding program.
• Work in the market on assigned projects before being assigned a list of accounts to pitch GLWAS brands.
• Present a 30-minute presentation on results from the assigned sales project to key leadership personnel.
• Observe, record, and analyze steps to drive sales presentations as outlined by the training.
• Identify best practices and gaps for the various steps with details to provide insight to sales leadership.
• Reach out to the Sales Director if any obstacles occur in the field that would impact the ability to complete the project.
• Reach out to the Training Director if unclear or unable to access learning resources.

Pay & Work Schedule

• Scheduled for 8 weeks between the months of June and July.
• Working up to a full-time schedule Monday through Friday.
• Compensation at a rate of $18 per hour with a monthly gas reimbursement of $300 per month.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 by May 15, 2027.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or another related field.
• Resilient attitude toward achieving goals.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Positive & Entrepreneurial Attitude.
• A Success-Oriented, Competitive, and Creative Mindset.
• Basic technical ability (Email / Excel / Text).
• Desire to learn and implement these learnings.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follow MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

• Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties.
• Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state.
• Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success.
• Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service, and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff.
• Strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Required Documents

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required for this position.
• All applicants will be subject to a driving record check as part of the interview process.
• Failure to maintain a satisfactory driving record may result in withdrawal of the employment offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, if employed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.