How to hire a sales and marketing internship

How to hire a sales and marketing internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sales and marketing internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a sales and marketing internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sales and marketing internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your sales and marketing internship job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a sales and marketing internship for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A sales and marketing internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, sales and marketing interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of sales and marketing interns and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Sales And Marketing Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Sales And Marketing Internship	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$13-30
   Marketing And Sales Coordinator	A marketing and sales coordinator is responsible for supporting the marketing and sales operations on developing promotional campaigns and marketing strategies, including analyzing the market trends to present new products and services to meet customer demands and public interests. Marketing and sales coordinators perform various administrative tasks, such as creating sales reports, responding to customers' inquiries and concerns, updating the company's social media platforms, and reaching out to existing and potential clients for new offers, generating revenues and business profitability.	$15-29
   Marketing Administrator	A marketing administrator is responsible for assisting the marketing operations of an organization, promoting the company's goods and services to the public market, and increasing brand popularity on digital media platforms. Marketing administrators help the creative team in designing advertisement campaigns, digital content, and other marketing materials to improve customer awareness... Show more	$22-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Digital Marketing
   • Social Media Marketing
   • Phone Calls
   • Instagram
   • PowerPoint
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Market Research
   • YouTube
   • Salesforce
   • Facebook
   • Sales Reps
   • Twitter
   • Sales Campaigns
   • Linkedin

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage social media sites (Facebook, Instagram) with new merchandise.
   • Utilize Delphi to input potential sales leads and update client information as managers connect with clients.
   • Revise sales literature, input sales data, generate PowerPoint presentations and conduct market research on competitor products.
   • Implement a new ERP system for all operations functions.
   • Access LinkedIn daily on behalf of the sales representatives for prospecting and lead generation purposes.
   • Upload photos and menus to Facebook to promote special events / programs and increase market awareness of facility.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sales and marketing internship job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A sales and marketing internship salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, sales and marketing interns' average salary in louisiana is 49% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sales and marketing interns earn 56% less than senior-level sales and marketing interns.
   • Certifications. A sales and marketing internship with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a sales and marketing internship's salary.

   Average sales and marketing internship salary

   $42,269yearly

   $20.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level sales and marketing internship salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

4. Writing a sales and marketing internship job description

   A sales and marketing internship job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a sales and marketing internship job description:

   Sales and marketing internship job description example

   Proof of completed immunization against Covid-19 required

   Essential Duties & Responsibilities

   Work with HAU Director of Key Accounts to refine social media strategy and best practices. Assist in managing social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) and editorial calendar to ensure content is timely, relevant, and engaging. Draft monthly e-newsletters by use of new ERP (Salesforce). Prepare weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of new campaigns. Stay up-to-date, informed on new social media trends, and adapt and communicate accordingly. Ensure proper messaging is being executed online and when creating content that includes Hanwha Global. Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed. Identify new and creative ways to reach target markets through live and online events. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Key Accounts.

   Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.

   Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

   Participate in training as required

   5-10% Domestic Travel required

   Physical Demands :

   Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.

   Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

   
   

   AAP Statement

   Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find sales and marketing interns for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your sales and marketing internship job on Zippia to find and attract quality sales and marketing internship candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit sales and marketing interns, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new sales and marketing internship

   Once you've selected the best sales and marketing internship candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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