Inside Sales (Rotational) Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The Inside Sales (Rotational) Intern role is primarily onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Compensation is not specified. Van Meter's employee-owned organization focuses on creating lasting value for customers and supporting business operations. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the sales cycle and customer-focused operations through inside sales work and structured departmental rotations. The intern supports customer service, order and inventory processes, reporting, and improvement projects, then presents a capstone project to leaders and peers.

What you'll do

• Support customer communication, order entry, and account activities
• assist with inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehouse coordination
• collaborate on process and customer-experience improvements
• analyze data and assist with reporting and project work
• participate in structured department rotations
• complete and present a capstone project.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

inside sales intern

rotational internship

summer 2027

cedar rapids ia

van meter

customer service

order management

inventory

warehouse coordination

business operations

capstone project

monday–thursday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dedicated coach and mentor
• professional development and onboarding
• department rotations
• job-shadowing opportunities
• community volunteer events
• collaboration with executive leadership.

Why this role

Rotational program includes a dedicated coach and mentor, job-shadowing and hands-on learning, executive leadership engagement, professional development, community volunteer events, and a capstone project. Daily schedule is Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in core operations and 1:00–4:30 p.m. in a department rotation; Fridays may be dedicated to projects, development, and community 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.