Summer 2026 Sales Internship (Housing + Paid)

Paid Internship | Housing Available | Leadership Opportunities | Summer 2026

Looking for a summer experience that challenges you and accelerates your growth?

About The Opportunity

Grit x Forge Marketing’s Summer Sales Internship offers college students hands‑on experience in sales, leadership, and business development. As a Sales Representative, you’ll work with a team selling residential pest‑control services in selected U.S. markets. This is a performance‑based sales internship designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Performance‑based earning opportunity: Compensation is commission‑based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance.
• Housing arranged by us: Fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team.
• Sales & leadership training: Ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer.
• Professional development: Experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales.
• Incentive programs: Eligibility for performance‑based bonuses and team competitions.

What You’ll Learn

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal setting and performance tracking
• Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques
• Time management and self‑discipline
• Leadership fundamentals for high performers

Who We’re Looking For

• Competitive and goal‑oriented
• Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership
• Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Willing to relocate for the summer if selected

Where Top Performers Go After This Role

Skills developed here — communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence — translate directly into competitive, high‑performance career paths across industries. Many former reps have gone on to pursue careers in:

• Medical device sales
• SaaS and tech sales
• Commercial and enterprise sales
• Real estate and real estate investing
• Financial services and wealth management
• Investment banking and private equity
• Corporate finance and consulting
• Entrepreneurship and startup ventures
• Management and leadership roles within our organization
• Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.)

Temporary Relocation Note

Temporary relocation will likely be required for placement. While you may apply to a specific market, placement in that location is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and availability.

About Grit x Forge Marketing

Grit x Forge Marketing is a door‑to‑door sales organization operating in multiple U.S. markets. We provide structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real‑world business experience.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)
• Compensation: 100% commission‑based + performance bonuses
• Locations: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.
• Housing: Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge
• Training: Virtual onboarding + in‑person summer training

Head to our website to view case studies on past reps: gritxforge.com/stories