Sales Internship

Tom James Company

. Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone .

Posted 10/15/2026internshipTampa • Florida • United StatesEntry Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales development skills through effective appointment booking and prospecting, while collaborating with peers and mentors to enhance sales capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Development RepresentativeProspecting ToolsAppointment BookingCollaborationGrowth-Minded

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Hard-WorkingCompetitive SpiritComfort Zone DevelopmentHigh Accountability

Tools & Technologies

Zoom

Industry Keywords

Professional SalesIn-Person WorkshopsInternshipSales Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone
Act as a sales development representative using prospecting tools to enhance selling opportunities
Gain an in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional sales
Collaborate with local interns and interns nationwide while working alongside top sales mentors
Participate in two in-person on-campus workshops during weeks 2 and 6
Participate in live Zoom corporate training and weekly small group calls with the intern leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active student graduating by Summer 2027
Must attend the University of Tampa due to on-campus requirements
Must be able to attend both in-person workshops and Friday live Zooms
Non-major specific
Hard-working individuals willing to put themselves out of their comfort zone to develop real-life sales skills
Growth-minded individuals who thrive in environments of high accountability and embody a competitive spirit

Benefits

Comp & perks

More than 50% of interns earn a full-time Outside Sales Professional position at Tom James
30% higher results for interns who transition to the full-time position
Collaborative real world environment
Unparalleled phone calling and prospecting skills development
Live Zoom corporate training
Weekly small group calls with intern leader