Industrial Sales Intern, Summer 2027

Job overview

The Industrial Sales Intern role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, and compensation is not specified. The internship supports Van Meter’s Industrial Sales Department and its work in industrial automation and customer solutions. The intern gains practical exposure to technical sales and customer engagement while supporting customer solutions and company initiatives. Working with Automation Specialists, Inside Sales, Sales Support, and other teams, the intern builds technical knowledge and contributes to customer-focused projects.

What you'll do

• Participate in electrical distribution orientation and cross-department job shadowing, with a focus on automation
• learn from Automation Support and Design Engineering
• accompany Account Managers and Specialists on customer site visits
• develop technical expertise in an assigned focus area
• assist with commercial events, technical sessions, labs, demonstrations, trade shows, and training materials
• collaborate on customer solutions and business initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial sales intern

summer 2027

cedar rapids ia

van meter

industrial automation

technical sales

customer engagement

customer solutions

automation

internship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Mentorship, visits to multiple branch locations, community impact initiatives, and exposure to industrial automation technologies.

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.