Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026
About The Opportunity
Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth?
Summer Sales Internship – Grit x Forge Marketing 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 is a performance‑based sales internship designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
What You’ll Gain
* 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.
What You’ll Learn
* 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
Who We’re Looking For
* 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
Skills & Career Paths
* 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.)
The skills developed here — 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 professional opportunities.
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Please Note
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.
About Grit x Forge Marketing
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.
Internship Details
* 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
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