Sales / Operations Hybrid Intern
Waste Connections
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Knoxville • Tennessee • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Assist in identifying, qualifying, and tracking new sales leads
- Support outbound prospecting
- Help prepare proposals, quotes, and sales presentations
- Maintain CRM records and customer interaction notes
- Conduct market and competitive research to identify growth opportunities
- Shadow sales representatives during client meetings and site visits
- Assist with daily route planning and coordination
- Participate in ride-alongs to observe field operations and customer service delivery
- Monitor service performance and help identify improvement opportunities
- Support communication between drivers, dispatch, customer service, and sales
- Act as a liaison between sales and operations to ensure service alignment
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for efficiency and growth
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Communications, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (CRM experience a plus)
- Comfortable working both in office and field settings
- Valid driver’s license required
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship from sales leaders, operations supervisors, and managers
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
CRMmarket researchcompetitive researchproposal preparationquote preparationsales presentationsroute planningservice performance monitoring
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsteam-orientedefficiency improvement
Certifications
valid driver's license