The Commencement Group is looking to hire Outside Sales Interns for Fall 2026.
For our upcoming Fall 2026 season, we have work available:
Month of December. Dec. 10-20 trips are available. MUST be available to work at least two consecutive dates as a minimum! EX. Dec. 11-12 and/or Dec 18-19 specifically as these are our busiest dates.
Outside sales refers to the type of sales that take place in the field (i.e. graduations). Check-out our company IG! instagram.com/commencementgroupjobs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Open availability during our busiest times (December 10-20 availability. Busiest Weekends: Dec. 11-12 and/or Dec 18-19 are mandatory dates.)
- Valid driver's license
- Provide own means of transportation to our warehouse (15600 S Avalon Blvd) *
- Freshman, sophomore or junior in college
- Open to traveling for extended periods of time
- Reliable and responsible
- Discipline to wake up early
- Stamina to work consecutively long days
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Effective member of a team
- Contribute towards sales goals
- Positive attitude throughout the day; outgoing and personable
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Comfortable interacting and communicating with high volumes of people throughout the days
- Articulate and persuasive
- Uphold the highest professional standard
- Driven and motivated
Responsibilities:
- Traveling throughout our regions to sell various commemorative items at commencements
- Setting up retail kiosks at commencements
- Utilizing sales techniques to effectively execute sales
- Working as a team to generate revenue and hitting sales goals
- Organizing and maintaining inventory of products at kiosks throughout the day
- Understanding and implementing the marketing of products
- Maintaining our company brand and professional demeanor on-site
Financial:
- Hourly pay of $18/hour
- Discretionary bonus for hitting sales goals
- Additional bonus for referrals
Benefits
- All food and drinks covered
- All travel expenses while on the road covered
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development
- Leadership opportunities
***RESUME IS NOT REQUIRED***
Skills Required
- Availability to work at least two consecutive dates during December 10–20, including December 11–12 and/or December 18–19
- Valid driver's license
- Provide personal transportation to the warehouse at 15600 S Avalon Blvd
- Freshman, sophomore, or junior college student
- Willingness to travel for extended periods
- Reliable and responsible
- Ability to work early mornings and consecutive long days
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to contribute toward sales goals
- Positive, outgoing, and personable attitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Comfort interacting with and communicating with large volumes of people
- Articulate and persuasive communication
- Professional demeanor
- Driven and motivated attitude
What We Do
The Commencement Group is North America's largest on-site commencement retailer, providing professional sales services at graduation ceremonies. It sells floral arrangements, commemorative apparel, and other officially licensed graduation merchandise at universities, colleges, and high schools nationwide, working with over 700 institutions. It offers all-inclusive service covering product, staffing, and on-site sales, and pays commissions to client departments.
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