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Job Title: Entry Level Sales Representative
Location: In person within a sales territory
Type: Full-Time, 12–14 Week Summer Program
Program Dates: End of May–August

Company Description:
Founded in 1868, Southwestern Advantage is the oldest entrepreneurial program for college aged students. Through a direct sales model, participants sell educational resources to families via in-home consultations. Over 150,000 young adults from 1,600+ campuses have built work ethic, confidence, and real-world career skills through this program.

Job Description:
Southwestern Advantage is an intensive 12–14 week summer program that provides hands-on experience in sales, marketing, public relations, and leadership. Participants engage in in person sales, shadow experienced representatives, and spend time with leaders to gain deep insights into building the skills they need to have a successful career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell educational resources to families within your territory through in-person outreach and consultative product demonstrations.
• Manage the full sales cycle: appointments, follow-up, orders, inventory, deliveries, records, and basic expenses.
• Build lasting neighborhood relationships through consistent marketing and strong customer service.
• Communicate effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in ongoing training and apply coaching to sharpen sales, business, and communication skills.

Top performers may advance into leadership roles with Southwestern Advantage and its family of companies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, strong communicator, and open to feedback.
• Available 12–14 weeks (May–August); willing to relocate for the summer.
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

What You’ll Gain:

• Compensation based on performance, determined solely by individual sales results.
• 150+ hours of professional training in sales, leadership, and marketing.
• Real-world experience in business management, customer relationships, and problem-solving.
• Advancement opportunities and exposure to career paths across insurance, real estate, sales, and more.