COMPANY OVERVIEW
HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.
SUMMARY
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Sales Intern(s) to join our sales team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in sales and business development. You will work closely with our experienced inside sales professionals (Account Executives), learning about lead generation, customer relationship management, and sales strategies.
LOCATION
Onsite at HexArmor Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI)
SCHEDULE
This is a 14-week, full-time internship beginning May 17, 2027. Interns will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during our standard business hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and qualifying potential leads through various channels, including online research, social media, and lead databases.
- Customer Outreach: Support the sales team by reaching out to prospects via phone, email, and social media to schedule meetings and follow up on initial inquiries.
- Sales Support: Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales presentations, managing customer information in CRM systems (Salesforce.com), and tracking sales metrics.
- Market Research: Conduct research to gather insights about industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to support sales strategies.
- Reporting: Assist in preparing sales reports and analyzing data to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Training and Development: Participate in sales training sessions and team meetings to enhance your knowledge of sales processes and techniques.
- Collaboration: Assist with various projects with other departments as needed throughout the internship program.
KEY PROJECTS
Throughout the internship, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business initiatives, which may include:
- Revive Sales Opportunities: Re-engage closed or lost opportunities by researching accounts, identifying new opportunities, and supporting follow-up outreach.
- Participate in a Sales Competition: Compete in an in-house sales competition designed to strengthen sales, communication, and product knowledge.
- Complete an Industry Research & Prospecting Project: Research an assigned industry and sales territory, identify product opportunities, and develop a targeted prospecting strategy and sales recommendations for an Account Executive using Salesforce, LinkedIn, Geopointe, and other internal resources.
- Present a Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with fellow interns on a capstone project to develop and present a go-to-market strategy for a new product or business initiative to company leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Prior sales or customer related experience preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
- Desire and ability to work in fast-paced environment and be part of a high-performance team.
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to learn and use CRM (Salesforce.com) as well as SAP Business One (order management).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive Hourly Wage
HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and maintain attention to detail
- Ability to learn and use Salesforce and SAP Business One
- Prior sales or customer-related experience
What We Do
HexArmor® is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE). Our mission has always been the same: to be the trusted advisors for your safety program. From the beginning, we set out to create the safest, highest quality products on the market. Our technologies have broken new ground in cut, puncture, needle, impact and abrasion resistance. HexArmor® products deliver the highest possible levels of protection, without sacrificing comfort and dexterity. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we've worked hand in hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep their workers safe. Like the industry-leading companies we work with, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of safety excellence. Every worker should be able to go home at night in the same condition that he or she went to work. Our mission is to provide the products that help make this a reality, for every worker, everywhere. We work with some of the largest companies in the world to build comprehensive safety programs that reduce injury rates and create a safer, more productive work environment. HexArmor® has helped global enterprises eliminate hand injuries while also lowering the overall cost of PPE ownership during normal operations as well as turnarounds.
