Industrial Sales Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Industrial Sales Intern role is based in Cottage Grove, MN, with work across customer sites, company branches, and events as needed. Pay is $18 per hour. The internship supports Van Meter’s Industrial Sales Department and its automation-related functions. The intern develops technical sales and customer-engagement experience while supporting customer solutions and company initiatives. Through orientation, job shadowing, customer visits, and cross-functional work, the role contributes to sales objectives and practical understanding of industrial automation.

What you'll do

• Participate in electrical distribution orientation and departmental job shadowing
• learn from automation support and design engineering teams
• accompany account managers and specialists on customer visits
• develop technical knowledge in an assigned focus area
• assist with commercial events, technical sessions, labs, demonstrations, and trade shows
• collaborate on customer solutions and sales strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial sales intern

summer 2027

industrial automation

technical sales

customer engagement

sales support

cottage grove mn

van meter

$18/hr

college sophomore or junior

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors pursuing a technical degree. The posting includes travel to customer locations, branches, and events as needed.

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.