Summer 2026 Sales Internship (Paid Housing)

 you’ll work with a team selling residential pest-control services in selected U.S. markets. This is a performance-based sales internship designed to help you develop communication, work ethic, resilience, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Gain
• Performance-based earning opportunity: Compensation is commission-based with bonuses available. Earnings vary by individual performance.
• Housing arranged by us: Fully furnished summer housing is secured and organized by our team.
• Sales & leadership training: Ongoing mentorship and structured training throughout the summer.
• Professional development: Experience in marketing, lead generation, and closing sales.
• Incentive programs: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and team competitions.

What You’ll Learn
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal setting and performance tracking
• Sales fundamentals and negotiation techniques
• Time management and self-discipline
• Leadership fundamentals for high performers

Who We’re Looking For

This internship is ideal for college students or recent graduates who are:
• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Interested in sales, entrepreneurship, or leadership
• Willing to work outdoors and engage directly with customers
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Willing to relocate for the summer if selected

Where top performers go after this role

This internship is designed to build real-world skills in sales, leadership, and performance under pressure. Many of our former reps have gone on to pursue careers in:
• Medical device sales
• SaaS and tech sales
• Commercial and enterprise sales
• Real estate and real estate investing
• Financial services and wealth management
• Investment banking and private equity
• Corporate finance and consulting
• Entrepreneurship and startup ventures
• Management and leadership roles within our organization
• Graduate programs (MBA, law, finance, etc.)

The skills developed here — communication, resilience, negotiation, work ethic, leadership, and emotional intelligence — translate directly into competitive, high-performance career paths across industries.

While career paths vary by individual, this role is intentionally structured to accelerate professional growth and expand long-term professional opportunities.

(Head to our website to view case studies on past reps) gritxforge.com/stories

Please Note:

Temporary Relocation will likely be required for placement. While you may apply to a specific market, placement in that location is not guaranteed and will depend on business needs and availability.

About Grit x Forge Marketing

Grit x Forge Marketing is a door-to-door sales organization operating in multiple U.S. markets. We provide structured sales internships designed to help young professionals develop real-world business experience.

Internship Details
• Duration: 3–4 months (May–August 2026)
• Compensation: 100% commission-based + performance bonuses
• Locations: Indianapolis, Northern Indiana, Tacoma, West Texas, Detroit, Cleveland, Portland, Eugene, Atlanta, Baton Rouge/Lafayette, New Jersey, Denver, Columbus, Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Louisville, Orlando, Cincinnati, Nashville, Tampa, and Seattle.
• Housing: Fully furnished housing arranged by Forge
• Training: Virtual onboarding + in-person summer training

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