Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.  

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.  

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. 

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking an Sales Intern (Summer). The Sales Intern will support both the Inside Sales and Operations teams. This hybrid role provides foundational experience in the full sales cycle, from lead generation and market research to essential customer relationship management and operational support. This position is ideal for a proactive student looking to immediately apply their professional selling skills in a results-oriented business environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Inside Sales & Lead Generation 

• Prospecting & Research: Conduct targeted market research to identify and qualify new business leads within defined verticals.
• Outbound Communication: Perform high-volume outbound calls (cold and warm) and personalized email outreach to introduce the company's value proposition and generate interest.
• Meeting Generation: Successfully schedule introductory discovery calls and qualified meetings for the Inside/Outside Sales teams.
• Value Proposition: Articulate the company’s competitive advantages and service offerings clearly and persuasively.

Sales Operations Support

• Data Management: Accurately maintain and update sales records and customer information within the CRM tool (e.g., Salesforce, etc.).
• Proposal Support: Assist in preparing initial draft quotes and proposals by leveraging standard pricing templates and product data.
• Customer Liaison: Shadow cross-functional roles from Account Coordinators and Supply Planners to Shipping & Receiving and Inventory Specialist to learn the post-sale order management process, providing light support on tracking activities from order placement through delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Required: Successful completion of MKT 3358 Professional Selling or equivalent professional sales coursework.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and follow up diligently.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a desire to learn complex business processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening), honed through sales role-play training.
• Assertive, takes initiative, and possesses a consultative approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) and a willingness to learn CRM tools.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a focus on exceptional customer service.

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Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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