Operations Management Intern

Location: 2200 Camry Court Suite 175 Lexington, KY 40511 

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 in order 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.*

On a daily basis our Intern will:

• Receive hands-on sales training by traveling with our Business Development Representative(s) and participating in sales and service calls.

• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn their aspect of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping business.

• Learn how to create extra value and establish and maintain solid customer relationships.

• Learn to identify customers’ needs and develop solutions to help them increase their profits.

• Complete online training to learn about POOLCORP, the pool industry, pool products, landscaping/irrigation and customer service fundamentals.

• 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 You Will Need:

• Junior or Senior standing in a business related curriculum with a solid academic performance record. Preferred curriculums include: Marketing, Professional Selling, Management, Business Administration.

• Involvement in sales internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership.

• Ability to relocate to designated training branch and provide own transportation daily(housing assistance provided if relocated).

• 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.

• Ability to speak effectively to customers, employees and all levels of management.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Software and the ability to learn CRM and Prelude inventory systems.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Ability to occasionally maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.

• Forklift and RF gun experience helpful.
   

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
 

Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success.  As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
 

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Pay: $17 per hour

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 
 

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, 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.