Distribution Sales Internship

The Distribution Sales Internship Program is designed to orient the intern to the various positions at our sales center locations with an emphasis on outside sales and customer relationships. 

Interns are also exposed to operations, inventory management, inside sales and much more to comprehend how each area supports sales. Interns follow a progressive 12-week plan mentored by the Sales Center Manager and Business Development Representative. We offer paid internships all year around and can accommodate your busy schedule. 

*This position is located throughout the United States and Canada.* 

What You Will Do: 

• Receive hands-on sales training and participate with our BDRs in sales/service calls.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.
• Build customer relationships and identify solutions to grow their profits.
• Complete online and on-the-job training in products, systems, and customer service.
• Become familiar with the B2B website customers use to order their products and learn how to follow up on the status of their orders.
• Review the P&L with the sales center manager.
• Learn about our CRM and Prelude inventory systems.
• Learn inventory procedures with the use of a Radio Frequency gun.
• Attend conference calls with Recruiters, MIT Programs Manager and other Interns.
• Complete sales project(s) by the end of the 12-week internship.
• Other job duties and special sales projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For: 

• Junior or Senior in a business-related major (Marketing, Sales, Management preferred).
• Sales experience through internships, work, clubs, athletics, or leadership/customer-facing roles.
• Willing to relocate for training; daily transportation required (housing assistance available).
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution setting and learn all aspects of a distribution center.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and possesses a customer service driven attitude along with a competitive spirit.
• Effective communicator with all audiences (e.g. customers, employees and management).
• Proficient in MS Office; able to learn new software (Prelude experience a plus).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Able to operate heavy machinery and lift up to 75 pounds (forklift/RF gun experience helpful).

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others. 

POOLCORP will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, POOLCORP will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. 

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle. 

The compensation range for this position nationwide is between $17 and $21.65 per hour based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled. 

Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that the benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/