Sales Development Intern

🇺🇸Hybrid - St. Louis, MO$28K–$38K/yri21h ago

K-12 Sales Business Development Sales Enablement Inside Sales Account Management Customer Engagement

Role Snapshot

Sales Development Intern supporting Swank Motion Pictures' General Entertainment sales team with hands-on experience in customer engagement, sales operations, and business development during summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities: Assist with order entry, customer database maintenance, payment processing, and respond to customer inquiries. Conduct post-event follow-up calls, re-engage inactive accounts, research business leads, and collaborate on special projects with sales and marketing teams.

Skills & Tools: Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving ability, and proactive self-starter mentality. Excellent communication and customer service skills with ability to work collaboratively or independently.

Qualifications: Minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with previous customer service and sales experience required. Preferred current Junior status with expected graduation December 2026 or May 2027.

Location: Hybrid - St. Louis, MO

Compensation: $28K–$38K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

**Interns need to be be located in the greater St. Louis area to be qualified for this internship as orientation is on-site for the first 3 weeks. This is a hybrid opportunity following orientation.

Position Summary

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Support Intern to join our General Entertainment sales team for Summer 2026. This internship provides valuable, hands-on experience in a fast-paced sales environment. Interns will gain exposure to customer engagement, sales operations, and business development while contributing to meaningful projects that impact our customers and business success.

Responsibilities

Assist the sales team with order entry, customer database maintenance, and payment processing

Respond to customer calls and inquiries, providing prompt and professional support
Conduct post-event follow-up calls to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business
Re-engage inactive accounts to secure bookings and revenue opportunities
Research potential business leads among new and lapsed customers
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on special projects to enhance processes and customer experience

Professional Requirements

Previous customer service experience and sales experience required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive, self-starter with excellent time management skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
Collaborative team player who can also work independently

Educational Requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred current Junior status with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027

We are pleased to offer:

Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities
Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored trainings
Hybrid work schedule with on-site work Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays, subject to change based on evolving business needs and priorities
Formalized internship with Manager and Mentor guidance
EOE, including disability/vets