Semester Sales Internship - Appalachian State University at Tom James Company

Boone, North Carolina, United States

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InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Apparel, RetailIndustries

Requirements

Active student graduating by Summer 2026
Must attend the University in title of posting (Appalachian State University, due to on-campus requirements)
Must be able to attend both in-person workshops and Friday live Zooms

Responsibilities

Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone
Act as a sales development representative using prospecting tools to enhance selling opportunities
Gain 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cold CallingProspectingAppointment BookingSales DevelopmentPhone Sales

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay for this sales internship?

$15/hour for 8 hours/week over 8 weeks.

Is this internship remote or does it require on-campus presence?

It requires attendance at the university in the job title due to on-campus requirements, including 2 in-person workshops during weeks 2 and 6.

What qualities or requirements are needed for this internship?

Active student graduating by Summer 2026 who attends Appalachian State University, hard-working, growth-minded, thrives in high accountability, and has a competitive spirit.

What is the company culture like for this internship?

A supportive, collaborative environment with high accountability, competitive spirit, top sales mentors, and a focus on real-world sales skills development.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Hard-working, growth-minded individuals with a competitive spirit who are willing to step out of their comfort zone; over 50% of interns earn full-time positions.

Tom James Company

Custom clothing with digital wardrobe services

About Tom James Company

Tom James Company specializes in providing custom clothing through a vertically integrated service model, using a digital approach to offer tailored wardrobe services. This firm stands out in the fashion industry by supplying personalization at scale, leveraging advanced technologies to meet individual client needs efficiently. Such a commitment to tailored services not only fosters a culture of innovation but also positions them as leaders in custom clothing sector, making it an exceptional workplace for those passionate about fashion and technology.

263 Seaboard Ln, Franklin, TN 37067, USAHeadquarters

1966Year Founded

$2.4MTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees