Alfa Laval · 23 hours ago
Commercial Sales Intern – Water Separation
Richmond, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $27/hrAlfa Laval is a company dedicated to pioneering solutions for the future, focusing on vital areas such as energy, food, water, and shipping. They are seeking a Commercial Sales Intern to support the Water Separation Sales team, assisting with customer inquiries, preparing quotes, and gaining hands-on experience in the sales process within a technical environment.
Energy EfficiencyIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMiningTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Learn and follow established sales processes, gaining hands‑on experience with how Alfa Laval promotes and sells its products and services
Develop the ability to identify customer needs by learning how to investigate and determine the correct parts, components, or products for each inquiry
Assist in preparing transactional quotes and practice following up with customers to understand their requirements and decision‑making process
Explore upselling opportunities by learning how to recognize additional products or services that may benefit the customer
Engage with customers under guidance, helping ensure they understand the value of the proposed solution and that it aligns with their needs
Build confidence using CRM and sales tools, learning how consistent, high‑quality data supports the sales process and informs business decisions
Qualification
Required
You are a college student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
Interest in sales and customer engagement, especially in a technical or industrial environment
Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with customers and internal teams
Attention to detail when preparing quotes, reviewing product information, or entering data
Basic familiarity with CRM tools or a willingness to learn digital sales platforms
Curiosity and a proactive mindset with a desire to understand customer needs and support the sales process
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
Company
Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a supplier of products and solutions for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-05-17IPO
2000-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Fredrik Ekström
CFO
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