Summer Sales Internship

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026

About The Opportunity

Grit x Forge Marketing’s Summer Sales Internship offers college students hands‑on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you’ll work with a team selling residential pest‑control services in selected U.S. markets. This performance‑based internship is designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

• Performance‑based earning opportunity:
  Compensation is commission‑based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance.
• Housing arranged by us:
  Fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team.
• Sales & leadership training:
  Ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer.
• Professional development:
  Experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales.
• Incentive programs:
  Eligibility for performance‑based bonuses and team competitions.

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal setting and performance tracking
• Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques
• Time management and self‑discipline
• Leadership fundamentals for high performers

• Competitive and goal‑oriented
• Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership
• Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Willing to relocate for the summer if selected

Temporary relocation will likely be required for placement. While you may apply to a specific market, placement in that location is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and availability.

Grit x Forge Marketing is a door‑to‑door sales organization operating in multiple U.S. markets. We provide structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real‑world business experience.

• Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)
• Compensation: 100% commission‑based + performance bonuses
• Locations:
  Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.
• Housing:
  Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge
• Training:
  Virtual onboarding + in‑person summer training

Where top performers go after this role:
Many former reps have pursued careers in medical device sales, SaaS and tech sales, commercial and enterprise sales, real estate and investing, financial services and wealth management, investment banking and private equity, corporate finance and consulting, entrepreneurship and startup ventures, management and leadership roles within our organization, and graduate programs such as MBA, law, and finance.

Skills developed—communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence—translate directly into competitive, high‑performance career paths across industries. While career paths vary by individual, this role is intentionally structured to accelerate professional growth and expand long‑term opportunities.

To view case studies on past reps, visit