Product Sales Representative Intern | Summer 2027

Description Role Summary The Product Sales Representative Intern focuses on projects that help grow customer relationships while serving as a liaison between customers and Account Managers. This role provides hands-on experience supporting customer inventory management, product sales initiatives, and operational processes at customer locations. The intern will visit customer and crib locations as needed to promote and initiate product sales, solve customer challenges, and identify opportunities to improve customer outcomes. Working alongside manufacturer representatives, the intern will participate in joint sales calls, product demonstrations, and product training opportunities to expand their industry knowledge. This role also provides experience monitoring customer inventory, managing crib stock, and supporting occasional product deliveries. Interns are paired with an assigned mentor and have opportunities to shadow roles throughout the company, visit different branch locations, participate in community impact initiatives, and gain exposure to various aspects of the business.

Company Overview At Van Meter, our purpose is to Create Lasting Value for Those We Serve while fostering a high-performing, employee-owned organization. The company's culture is built around being "All-In," meaning employee-owners are encouraged to be the best in their roles, live the company's values, and actively support and protect a strong, people-centered culture. Employees are empowered through open communication, accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional employee and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Provide customer-facing support by working directly at customer locations to maintain inventory levels and ensure customers have the products they need. Assist with stocking, organizing, replenishing, and monitoring inventory within customer crib