How to hire a sales representative internship

How to hire a sales representative internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step sales representative 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 representative internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new sales representative internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The sales representative internship hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a sales representative internship to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a sales representative internship that fits the bill.

   This list presents sales representative internship salaries for various positions.

   Type of Sales Representative Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Sales Representative Internship	Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product features, answer any questions that their customers may have, and negotiate prices.	$12-20
   Marketing Representative	A marketing representative's responsibilities will vary on the line of work or industry. However, it is the role of a marketing representative to engage with clients and secure sales by promoting, demonstrating, and even advertising products or services... Show more	$13-37
   Field Representative	The primary role of field marketing representatives is to drive brand awareness through face-to-face customer interaction. They are the liaisons between sellers and buyers, providing vital information on products and services... Show more	$12-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Kids
   • Sales Presentations
   • PowerPoint
   • Sales Process
   • Outbound Calls
   • Salesforce
   • Inbound Calls
   • Customer Complaints
   • Cold Calls
   • Market Research
   • Press Releases
   • Sales Reps
   • Customer Issues

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and create all content distribute via various social media outlets: Facebook, twitter, feedback blogs, etc.
   • Perform inside sales, including telemarketing, prospecting, account penetration and product application, consulting and delivery of customer service.
   • Counsele veterans about college and department admissions requirements and how to navigate the registration process.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your sales representative internship job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A sales representative internship can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, sales representative interns' average salary in west virginia is 51% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level sales representative interns 37% less than senior-level sales representative interns.
   • Certifications. A sales representative internship with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a sales representative internship's salary.

   Average sales representative internship salary

   $16.61hourly

   $34,556 yearly

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   Entry-level sales representative internship salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a sales representative internship job description

   A job description for a sales representative internship role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a sales representative internship job description:

   Sales representative internship job description example

   Premium Merchant Funding (PMF) is once again looking for students to join our company Summer Sales Internship Program!
   
   Do you enjoy being in a high energy environment? Do you thrive when your accomplishments are recognized? If so, then we are looking to add you to our outstanding Sales Internship Program.
   
   By joining PMF you will LEARN how to help businesses and merchants tackle their financial needs with important services such as payroll, equipment financing, real-estate, term loans, and Merchant Cash Advances.
   
   You will learn how our best sales reps, build a pipeline of business, develop client relationships, and work together as a team. You will be part of a team engaging real clients and developing relationships that assist the team in achieving their shared goals.
   
   PMF provides the best training in the industry. We offer a range of products to clients, excellent sales support staff, and technology. Our offices which are located in "Tier 1" buildings and offer a fun and conducive work environment.
   
   As a member of our Sales Internship Program, you will learn how we represent our firm's moral and ethical standards and how to conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner to clients and co-workers.
   What you bring: Strong drive with an ability to learn Organized and detail oriented Technologically savvy; comfortable with Google Sheets, PDF editor, Microsoft Office. Natural born leader, driven mentality. Totally fun to be around. What we need from you: A rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in business, finance, economics or really anyone who is a natural born sales person, this is great for student athletes Agility, inventiveness, and intellectual curiosity A Drive for proactive learning and personal development-you will learn everyday Analytical skills Utmost attention to detail Strong financial modeling and corporate valuation skills Validated good judgement You are able to adhere to strict professional standards in working with clients and colleagues What you get An immersive learning opportunity- Monday through Friday the hours could be long, but we promise you'll have fun too! ( We are flexible with time; we understand everyone has a life outside the office! ) Top performers could be asked to stay on with the possibility for in-semester programs for credit or a paid internship in the future This is an unpaid internship but you can earn commissions Office amenities includes a lounge area with an Xbox One, PS4, ping pong, movie nights, and more! We want you to be yourself. We hire the best, give outstanding training and set you free. If you’re driven to perform, you’ll fit right in. We approach our work daringly, learn quickly, improve constantly, and celebrate our wins at every turn. Everyone is welcome—as an inclusive work environment, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be you. Powered by JazzHR zZz9El6ZPO

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find sales representative 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 representative internship job on Zippia to find and attract quality sales representative internship candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting sales representative interns requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 representative internship

   Once you have selected a candidate for the sales representative internship position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new sales representative internship. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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