Sales Internship

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealers in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, we have achieved continued success over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300 employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a motivated Sales Intern to join our team in Kitchener, Ontario from June 3rd, 2024, to August 23rd, 2024.

As a Sales Intern, you will play a pivotal role in augmenting the efforts of our Sales teams. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain practical, hands-on sales experience within the rapidly growing machinery and material handling equipment industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Sales Intern your key responsibilities will include:

• Business Development: leverage sales skills for various lead generation and qualification projects
• Market Research: perform research to identify prospective clients and emerging market trends
• Client Engagement: interact with clients via phone, email, and virtual meetings to understand their unique requirements and to qualify their material handling equipment needs
• Product Proficiency: develop a comprehensive understanding of our products and services to better understand potential customer needs
• Sales Administration: support in compiling sales reports, drafting proposals, and creating presentations

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Current enrollment in a business, marketing, or related degree program
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills
• A keen interest in working in sales, coupled with an eagerness to learn about the machinery and material handling equipment industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A self-starter with a robust work ethic

Learning Outcomes

Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer valuable learning opportunities and outcomes for our Interns:

• Acquire practical sales experience at a dynamic and growing company
• Develop critical professional competencies and skills, including communication skills, relationship building skills, negotiation skills, and sales strategy formulation techniques
• Establish a network of valuable contacts and peers within the industry

The base pay for this role is: $18 per hour.

This is an onsite role based in Kitchener, Ontario.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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