Semester Sales Internship - U of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Tom James Company
Eau Claire, WI
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in sales development or prospecting. This internship favors candidates with a strong work ethic and adaptability, and it requires in-person attendance at a specific university location.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior sales experience or a strong interest in developing real-life sales skills
    — “develop real-life sales skills”
  • Students who are open to high-accountability environments and thrive on competition
    — “high accountability and embody a competitive spirit”
  • Individuals who can commit to in-person campus workshops and weekly virtual meetings
    — “Must attend the University in title of posting”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires a mix of in-person and virtual attendance, including Friday live zooms
    — “Must be able to attend both in-person workshops and Friday live zooms”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to work independently and adapt to new challenges in your resume
    — “Non-major specific; Hard-working individuals willing to put themselves out of their comfort zone”
  • Emphasize your experience with phone-based outreach or lead generation in your interview responses
    — “Book appointments with qualified leads over the phone”
  • Showcase your willingness to engage in a collaborative, mentor-driven environment
    — “working alongside top sales mentors”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • booked appointments with qualified leads
  • collaborated with sales mentors
Typical background
active student

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales DevelopmentAppointment SettingProspectingCommunicationCollaboration

Preferred

Sales Skills

Stack & domain

Sales DevelopmentProspecting ToolsCustom-made Clothing SalesCommunicationTeamworkCompetitive SpiritAccountabilityProactivitySalesClothing Sales

About the role

Original posting from Tom James Company via Lever

About

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to your growth and success. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. By being 100% invested in you, we create a supportive environment where you can thrive and capture your full potential.

At Tom James, we serve busy professionals by bringing custom-made clothing right to their office or home, making it super convenient. Our range includes fully personalized wardrobe options, from stylish business attire to comfortable athleisure and casual wear.

Qualities we look for:

Non-major specific; Hard-working individuals willing to put themselves out of their comfort zone to develop real-life sales skills.

Growth-minded individuals who thrive in environments of high accountability and embody a competitive spirit.

Why Us?

More than 50% of interns earn a full-time Outside Sales Professional position at Tom James, and yield 30% higher results. 

A collaborative real world environment where you will come out of the  internship with unparalleled  phone calling and prospecting skills that will translate in any sales role. 

Internship 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

Training and Structure::

  • The internship is 8 hours/week (January 19th - March 12th)
  • $15/hour
  • 2 in-person on-campus workshops during week 2 & 6 of the program hosted by intern leader
  • Combination of live zoom corporate training and weekly small group calls with intern leader

Requirements

Active student graduating by Summer 2027

Must attend the University in title of posting (due to on-campus requirements)

Must be able to attend both in-person workshops and Friday live zooms

careers.tomjames.com

Source: Tom James Company careers (Lever)

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