The Role
Supports sales and customer retention by collecting and verifying lead data, identifying lead opportunities in the CRM, maintaining customer account records, coordinating service updates, and delivering excellent customer service. The internship provides hands-on experience in sales communication, lead generation, CRM usage, and relationship building under professional mentorship.
Summary Generated by Built In
Virginia Green’s Summer Internship Program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to real projects across a variety of departments.
Learn how great conversations turn into lasting customer relationships. As a Sales Intern at Virginia Green, you’ll build communication and sales skills, learn about our services, and see how our team helps homeowners choose solutions for their lawns.
The Highlights:
- Get paid to learn: Gain hands-on experience through a paid internship.
- Put your education into action: Work on real projects and contribute ideas that make a difference.
- Learn from experienced professionals: Build your skills with guidance, mentorship, and regular feedback.
- Explore your career path: Discover your strengths and learn about opportunities at Virginia Green.
- Build your network: Connect with team members and leaders across the company.
- Join a supportive team: Be part of a culture where questions are encouraged and your contributions are valued.
Day in the Life:
- Collect accurate data via incoming calls/emails from potential customers for distribution to inside Sales Representatives in a timely manner.
- Verify that all data entered is accurate on each estimate and/or sale.
- Assist in customer retention/lead generation.
- Linking electronic documents to all leads/sold accounts. Including square footage and special instruction for each account daily.
- Identify lead opportunities utilizing Real Green (CRM), or any other lead generating source.
- Alert Production Department of any changes affecting current/upcoming lawn care services.
- Document changes to account for all leads/current customers pertaining to changes in contact information, changes in service, cancellations etc.
- Provides exceptional level of customer service and adhere to Virginia Green’s Sales Process.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Must be a college student in good standing: Sales, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Communications majors preferred
- Walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting
- Ability to use computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods
- Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.
Education and Experience
Minimum Physical Requirements
You Will Thrive Here If You:
- Are curious and eager to learn: Ask questions, explore new ideas, and build skills beyond the classroom.
- Enjoy putting ideas into action: Bring creativity and enthusiasm to real projects.
- Take pride in your work: Follow through on commitments and care about doing things well.
- Welcome teamwork and feedback: Collaborate with others and use guidance to grow.
- Want to explore your future: Gain experience, build connections, and discover where your interests can take you.
Come Go Beyond and Grow Beyond at Virginia Green!
*Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Current college student in good standing
- Sales, Finance, Economics, or Marketing major
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, and twist
- Ability to use a computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods
- Ability to lift approximately 15–20 pounds
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The Company
What We Do
Virginia Green is a locally owned Virginia lawn-care company providing tailored lawn-care and pest-control programs for residential and commercial customers. Founded in 2004, it serves central Virginia and Williamsburg and differentiates itself through local certified technicians and in-house agronomists familiar with Mid-Atlantic turf, soil, and weather conditions. Its services include fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, and tree and shrub care.
