Product Sales Representative Intern | Summer 2027

Job overview

The Product Sales Representative Intern role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Compensation is not specified. Van Meter’s stated purpose is to create lasting value for those it serves as an employee-owned organization. The intern supports customer relationships by serving as a liaison between customers and Account Managers. The role contributes to sales and customer outcomes through inventory support, customer visits, product demonstrations, order-processing exposure, and collaboration with manufacturer representatives.

What you'll do

• Support customer inventory at customer locations
• stock, organize, replenish, and monitor customer cribs and consignment inventory
• participate in cycle counts and audits
• gain exposure to order entry, data management, and system updates
• share customer observations with Account Managers and Product Specialists
• support customer visits, joint sales calls, demonstrations, product training, deliveries, and department projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

product sales

sales representative

internship

summer 2027

customer relationships

inventory management

customer visits

product demonstrations

cedar rapids ia

van meter

mentorship

community impact

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Mentor pairing, opportunities to shadow roles across the company, and participation in community impact initiatives.

About the employer

Van Meter Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.