Sales Intern

Description

Sandy Oak Ranch is a public wildlife park offering an exciting internship program. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in diverse job responsibilities, helping them to develop and enhance skills for their future careers. With a wide range of tasks available, our internship program enables participants to explore potential career paths they may not have previously considered. A key component of our program is centered around animal care. As a newly established company, having opened in 2023, interns will also have the opportunity to select a career path within our organization if it aligns with their interests. They will receive direct supervision and mentorship from the owners themselves and participate in a training course. 

Responsibilities

The Sales Intern will be cross-trained in our Ticket Booth, Gift Shop, and Animal Feed Sales. They will be responsible for selling and upselling to customers and should know how to work with a POS (point-of-service ) system. The intern will handle money and be accountable for recording end of day sales. 

Qualifications

Spring Session: APRIL 4 - MAY 31

Summer Session: JUNE 1 - AUGUST 15

Fall Session: AUGUST 16 - OCTOBER 31

*Must be available 20-40 hours per week for an entire session of choice and available on weekends and holidays. Interns can choose to work multiple sessions. 

This is a paid internship program for which housing and medical coverage are not included. Preference will be given to college students or recent graduates preferably studying business, sales, finance, or accounting.

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Reliable and Trustworthy

- Positive attitude and willingness to learn

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Must know how to work with a POS system

- Finance knowledge

- Sales knowledge

- Comfortable in outdoor conditions

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely