Business Development Internship
Chicago, IL 
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Posted 13 months ago
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Job Description

Job Summary: Sales Internship

Our opportunity provides a truly hands on sales experience in new business development to candidates looking to develop the full range of sales skills that will serve as the backbone of their sales career. Interns receive extensive training on commodities, the energy industry, and both account management sales skills as well as new business development sales skills through mentorship and firsthand experiences. Interns will have the opportunity to expand, develop, and practice specific skills that support their interests in a professional sales career.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Drive new business relationships through prospecting.
  • Work directly with customers through the entire sales process to offer customized natural gas and power solutions for large commercial and industrial customers.
  • Controlling and managing the sales process from start to finish (prospecting to contracting).
  • Manage your own profitability and product pricing.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly.
  • Collaborate with a supportive team in a motivating environment.

Required Skills:

  • High attention to detail and must be comfortable working with numbers.
  • Comfortable making calls and corresponding through e-mail to businesses with the ability to communicate professionally.
  • Independent and highly motivated.
  • Highly competitive.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Sophomores/Incoming Juniors and Juniors/Incoming Seniors
  • Business Major - 3.0 GPA.
  • Sales experience a plus.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office.
Company Description
About IGS Energy

IGS Energy is a family owned and operated energy company that believes it's both capable and obligated to fight climate change and to promote sustainability and energy independence. The company serves more than 1 million homes and businesses nationwide, offering sustainable technologies and services, including 100% renewable electricity, carbon-neutral natural gas, solar energy systems, and other energy-efficiency products. We are also the oldest residential energy supplier in the United States and we pride ourselves on the commitment to keep up in a fast moving energy world.

IGS Energy empowers consumers to source and manage their energy and protect their homes' appliances and utility lines.

The company is committed to a sustainable energy future for a healthier planet. The belief in Conscious Capitalism and a purpose beyond profit prioritizes the needs of IGS Energy's customers, employees and the planet.
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Position Summary
Company
IGS Energy
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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