Southwestern Advantage
Sales And Marketing Intern
Naperville, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Southwestern Advantage is hiring a Sales And Marketing Intern on a internship basis. This is a role based in Naperville, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Southwestern Advantage
- Location
- Naperville, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Who this role suits
Students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience. Internships are usually judged on curiosity, projects and coursework rather than years of work history.
How to prepare your application
- Put one or two projects near the top of your résumé, with a link a recruiter can open in a few seconds.
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- Read what Southwestern Advantage publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
About the Opportunity
Southwestern Advantage is looking for motivated college students from all majors for a paid summer internship focused on personal and professional growth in sales, leadership, and marketing.
Through hands-on experience, interns learn communication, goal-setting, and time-management skills while presenting educational resources to families. Participants receive mentorship and optional university credit through participating schools.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience presenting educational resources to customers.
- Coaching from experienced sales leaders in communication and leadership.
- Weekly goal-setting and progress feedback.
- An entrepreneurial environment that rewards effort and results.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in consultative conversations with customers.
- Present and distribute educational materials.
- Manage orders, scheduling, and reporting for your territory.
- Participate in training meetings focused on professional skill development.
What We’re Looking For
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
- Self-motivated and coachable.
- Authorized to work in the United States and have reliable transportation.
Compensation: Performance-based pay structure with earnings directly tied to results. Interns have the opportunity to earn income through product sales and incentives.