Sales Intern - San Jose at Graco in San Jose, CA

Summary: Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment for fluid and powder materials, and they are seeking a Sales Intern to contribute to sales growth in designated markets. The intern will engage in hands-on demonstrations and work closely with sales representatives to drive progress and develop industry knowledge. Responsibilities: - Grow sales in the assigned market - Use provided database resources to target end-users - Develop an immediate solid working relationship with assigned Paint Store Sales Reps - Conduct effective hands-on demonstrations of select Graco equipment - Implement marketing programs as required - Maintain a database of all daily activities (hands-on demonstrations and sales leads) - Work closely with local CED sales staff to ensure leads are turned into sales in a timely manner - Coordination of all activities for the assigned market with CED sales staff Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business or technical field or equivalent - Evidence of mechanical aptitude - Basic paint coatings knowledge - Effective communication skills - Hands-on demonstration capability - Willingness and ability to travel within assigned geography with assigned sales reps - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on, physical work experience (painting experience preferred) - Sales closing experience or capability Required Skills: Sales closing experience, Hands-on demonstration capability Important Skills: Mechanical aptitude, Basic paint coatings knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Effective communication skills Benefits: Medical, Dental, Stock purchase plan, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement