Sales Operations Intern

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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Work Furniture division of Leggett & Platt Inc. is searching for a Furniture Sales Intern to help support the business in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an opportunity to work a flexible schedule as part of a Co-op experience (8 to 12 months).

As a Furniture Sales Intern, you will partner with the Sr. Director of Sales and extended sales team in order to execute market research, data analysis, identify trends and share opportunities for the future.  The intern will have the opportunity to work with marketing, engineering, and strategic teams.  Interns will also have an opportunity to travel to local branches, tour facilities and learn more about LP products, BU strategy and how different functions work together to run the business. During the Summer, interns will also be involved in the Doors Internship Program curriculum and have chance to attend social and other developmental opportunities as well.

So, what will you be doing as a Furniture Sales Intern?

• Process Analysis and Optimization:
• Analyze product portfolio sales to identify highest value product sales opportunities
• Create a Customer/Product opportunity matrix and development of a sales plan to pursue opportunities
• Develop a sales activity system to support pursuit of activities
• Execute active selling activities – engaging customers to generate sales
• Assess sales activity results and recommend continuous improvement actions

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Pursuing a bachelor's in business, marketing, finance, communications or any other related field
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capable of working on and prioritizing multiple projects at a time
• General understanding of economics

Things we consider a plus:

• Prior use of AI technology preferred
• Have completed a relevant finance/economics course
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
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• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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