Sales Assistant 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, 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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Our Sales team partners closely with customers to deliver value through strong relationships, operational excellence, and responsive support. By collaborating with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership, the sales organization plays a critical role in driving customer satisfaction and business growth.

As a Sales Assistant Intern, you’ll gain exposure to strategic customer management while supporting daily sales operations and key accounts. You will support Senior Sales Managers and assist with activities related to a key customer account, specifically Lear. This role provides hands-on experience in sales operations, customer communication, and account support within a professional business environment.

This position is ideal for someone interested in sales, account management, or business development who wants to learn directly from experienced leaders while contributing to meaningful customer-facing work.

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

• Senior Manager Support – Provide administrative and operational support to Senior Sales Managers, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and supporting meetings.
• Account Support (Lear) – Assist with day-to-day support for the Lear account, helping ensure timely follow-ups, accurate documentation, and coordinated communication.
• Sales Coordination – Support order tracking, customer requests, and internal coordination between sales, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Customer Communication – Help draft customer-facing materials, summaries, and updates under the guidance of the sales team.
• Data & Reporting – Assist with maintaining sales data, dashboards, forecasts, and basic reporting for assigned accounts.
• Process Support – Help document sales processes and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and organization.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with internal teams to support customer needs and account deliverables.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Comfort working with data, documents, and basic reporting tools.
• Willingness to learn and support a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Interest in sales, account management, or customer relations.
• Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, or CRM systems.
• Exposure to automotive or manufacturing customers.
• Prior internship, customer service, or administrative experience.

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.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• 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.

Our Commitment to You

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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