Purdue University Sales and Marketing Intern

About the role

This internship will focus on a part-time role as a Brand Ambassador for Renewal by Andersen, a leading name in premium window and door replacements. The internship offers paid training, professional development workshops, and the chance to transition into a full-time sales career.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with homeowners at retail stores, tradeshows, and high-traffic community events.
• Starting conversations, building rapport, and uncovering customer needs through effective communication.
• Marketing Renewal by Andersen’s unique products to a diverse audience.
• Generating high-quality sales leads and scheduling free, in-home consultations for the sales team.
• Educating potential customers on industry-leading window and door solutions.
• Using persuasion and influence to encourage homeowners to take the next step.
• Attending monthly professional development meetings with executive leaders.
• Conducting final project presentations to leadership with an award ceremony to conclude.

Requirements

• A natural salesperson - you love talking to people and have a knack for persuasion.
• Resilient & motivated - you handle rejection well and push forward to hit goals.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills - you know how to engage, influence, and build relationships.
• Professionalism & coachability - reliable attendance, organization, and takes feedback well.
• Reliable transportation - a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
• A growth mindset - eager to learn, adapt, and develop new sales techniques.

Qualifications

• Communications, sales, and marketing majors are preferred, but open to all.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.

Benefits

• Great Pay & Uncapped Bonuses - $18/hour + performance-based uncapped weekly bonuses.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training to ensure your success.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Outbound sales experience.
• Event marketing strategies.

Pay

$18/hour + performance-based uncapped weekly bonuses.

Schedule

This is a part-time internship with flexible hours to accommodate retail store and event schedules.