Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to your growth and success. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. By being 100% invested in you, we create a supportive environment where you can thrive and capture your full potential.
At Tom James, we serve busy professionals by bringing custom-made clothing right to their office or home, making it super convenient. Our range includes fully personalized wardrobe options, from stylish business attire to comfortable athleisure and casual wear.
Qualities we look for:Non-major specific; Hard-working individuals willing to put themselves out of their comfort zone to develop real-life sales skills.
Growth-minded individuals who thrive in environments of high accountability and embody a competitive spirit.
More than 50% of interns earn a full-time Outside Sales Professional position at Tom James, and yield 30% higher results.
A collaborative real world environment where you will come out of the internship with unparalleled phone calling and prospecting skills that will translate in any sales role.
Internship Responsibilities:
• Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone
• Act as a sales development representative using prospecting tools to enhance selling opportunities.
• Gain in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional sales.
• Collaborate with local interns and interns nationwide while working alongside top sales mentors
Training and Structure:
• The internship is 8 hours/week (September 21st - November 13th)
• $15/hour
• 2 in-person on-campus workshops during week 2 & 6 of the program hosted by intern leader
• Combination of live zoom corporate training and weekly small group calls with intern leader
Requirements
Skills Required
- Active student graduating by Summer 2027
- Must attend the University in title of posting (on-campus requirements)
- Must be able to attend both in-person workshops and Friday live Zooms
- Hard-working and willing to step out of comfort zone to develop sales skills
- Growth-minded, high accountability, competitive spirit
- Available for 8 hours per week during program (September 21 - November 13)
Tom James Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tom James and has not been reviewed or approved by Tom James.
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Retirement Support — Programs include a 401(k), profit sharing, and employee ownership that emphasize long-term wealth building. These elements are presented as meaningful advantages for tenured employees.
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Healthcare Strength — The package spans major medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability. Coverage breadth is positioned to provide peace of mind for individuals and families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is characterized as generous and a strong component of the package. Time-off allowances complement the broader benefits suite.
Tom James Insights
What We Do
Tom James is the world’s largest manufacturer and retailer of custom clothing and the engine behind some of the world’s most established tailored clothing brands. As one of the few remaining vertically integrated clothing retailers—meaning we control the entire manufacturing process ‘from sheep to suit’—we offer unparalleled value to those with an eye for quality. Our service model is based on a simple mantra: “We come to you with fine clothing.” Our clients never wait in line, fight for parking, or covet a garment that doesn’t come in their size. Our clients never settle, because we leverage the support of Tom James’ vertically integrated resources, nearly unlimited fabric and styling choices, plus, the technology of the digital age to offer our clients the individualized wardrobe service they prefer. The efficiency and value of our business model allows us to span all price points, from $800, entry level fully custom suits to the most coveted, 100% handmade garments in the industry: Oxxford Clothes, based in Chicago, using Holland and Sherry cloth. The Tom James Company operates offices in 37 states, the United Kingdom, France, Holland, Germany, Australia & Canada. If you would like to learn more about our service and products, get in touch or visit our website at www.tomjames.com
