Outside Sales Internship - Summer 2026

Uline

Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will be responsible for delivering next-level customer service and supporting sales growth within their assigned territory across various industries. This involves coordinating and conducting one-on-one customer visits to provide business solutions using the company's extensive website and catalog.

This Outside Sales Internship at Uline is for college sophomores and juniors looking to gain hands-on sales experience. It requires strong communication and presentation skills, as well as a hardworking, enthusiastic, and team-oriented attitude. This internship offers the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales Training

Customer Service

Presentation Skills

Product Knowledge

Territory Management

Customer Visits

Communication Skills

Enthusiasm

Team Player Attitude

Job Description

Outside Sales Internship

Paid Internship - Summer 2026

Portland, Oregon

$22 per hour

Are you a college student looking to launch your sales career? As a Uline Outside Sales Intern, spend your summer working alongside sales professionals with the best training, tools and products to win in the field every day.

A 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!

Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Why Sales this Summer at Uline?

  • Gain hands-on, real-world experience in this face-to-face selling position as an Outside Sales Associate.

  • Work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment that’s both competitive and fun.

  • Take part in two weeks of professional sales training to sharpen your presentation skills and product knowledge.

  • Meet weekly with a sales mentor who will guide and support you on sales calls.

  • Receive a phone and car allowance.

  • Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Deliver next-level customer service and support sales growth in accounts across all industries within your territory.

  • Coordinate and conduct one-on-one customer visits providing business solutions from our world-class website and catalog stacked with 43,000+ quality products.

  • Take part in weekly sales staff meetings.

Minimum Requirements

  • This full-time internship is open to Sophomore and Junior-status college students only.

  • Professional communication and presentation skills.

  • Hardworking and enthusiastic with a “team player” attitude.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations and 15 sales offices.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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Uline

Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family-owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in-stock products and an exceptional customer experience. Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service.

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