Summer Sales Internship

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026

Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth?

Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing

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 sales 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.

• Communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

Many former reps have gone on to pursue careers in:

• Medical device sales.
• SaaS and tech sales.
• Commercial and enterprise sales.
• Real estate and real estate 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.
• Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.).

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.