Inside Sales Intern - SPRING 2025

The Problem We Solve

Every successful restaurant must:

1. Have a consistent and outstanding social media presence that tells their story authentically and engages with current and potential guests.
2. Deliver excellent customer service by replying to both positive and challenging customer reviews.
3. Keep their hour and menus up-to-date on 75+ top apps, maps, and search engines (Google, Yelp, Facebook, Apple Maps, and more).

We take this work off their plate, getting the job done right, and saving them time and headache so they can get back to running their business.

Our Social High Rise Ethos

We're a tight-knit team of seasoned professionals that hustles together, takes ownership of our work, and practices empathy. We strive to be optimistic, humble, and resourceful in everything we do. Being thoughtful and responsible towards each other, our clients, and our community is a priority. We put people first and embrace a "flat" organizational structure, where everyone works together without rigid hierarchies or communication barriers.

A Bit of Background

Founded in 2012, our headquarters is situated in the heart of downtown Chico, CA, within a historic 100+-year-old building's old "grand ballroom." As a small, homegrown agency, our team members tend to stick around for the long haul. We're a hybrid organization, with some working remotely, and others, like our sales team, based in our Chico office.

Our weekly "team time" via Zoom allows us to celebrate milestones, acknowledge achievements, and laugh at our own blunders – because, hey, we all make mistakes! Occasionally, we'll snap screenshots during meetings for some extra fun, and if it's your birthday, you'll likely be serenaded by our enthusiastic voices.

Perks of Joining Our Crew: Enjoy working with a close-knit team of kindred spirits, indulge in free pizza from the town's finest pizzeria, experience personal growth, gain inside sales expertise, and form lasting friendships!

"Ideal for someone trying to get into a sales position out of college. This internship has been one of the most rewarding positions I've ever had. Not only have I learned so much about the industry, cold-calling, and what it takes to be successful, I've also learned just as much (if not more) about myself." -Glassdoor

*NOTE: WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AS THEY COME IN.

SEEKING AMBITIOUS 2025 SPRING INTERNS! Over the years, we've had the privilege of mentoring many exceptional interns, and we've meticulously crafted our sales internship to make sure our interns gain vital sales skills and experiences to enhance their resumes.

Our Inside Sales Internship offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for those eager to learn sales. As an Inside Sales Intern, you will support our dedicated sales team in acquiring new clients for Social High Rise. You'll be trained in social media philosophy as it pertains to restaurants, and you'll undergo comprehensive sales training to master lead qualification, objection handling, closing strategies, and maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

BOTTOM LINE: If you are interested in learning how to sell, this internship is specifically tailored for you. And you'll also be exposed to the social media industry, social media marketing, and startup culture, which is a nice bonus!

To get the most out of your experience, we recommend a commitment of two semesters (Spring, Summer, or Fall). Historically, interns have seen their earnings double during their second semester, and they leave with a more extensive sales experience, stronger resumes, and more job offers after college.

This internship is challenging. Challenge accepted?

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Working with our sales team at our Chico Headquarters office, in-person, on the following schedule:
  • Monday: 9am-1pm
  • Wednesday: 9am-1pm
  • Friday: 9am-1pm
• Following the above schedule consistently throughout the semester
• Averaging 20-30 calls per hour
• Following a written script to assist you in having successful prospecting calls
• Sending appointment reminder emails to qualified leads
• Sending email campaigns to nurture leads
• Learn and practice how to quickly overcome objections, closing techniques, and persuasive sales psychology
• Bringing an attitude of hustle every day
• Rigorously tracking sales activity
• Analyzing personal performance to find ways to improve
• Shadowing the Social High Rise team to learn sales and business-related skills that can be applied to future career opportunities.

DEFINITION OF SUCCESS:

• Qualify 6+ leads per month
• Schedule solid appointments with qualified prospects to speak with a Sales Executive

COMPENSATION:

• $20-$80 per qualified appointment set (increases with volume over the semester)
• $100 monthly attendance bonus
• Bonuses for hitting personal and team goals
• Snacks
• Valuable sales experience
• An accelerated rate of learning, since we act like a start-up and we move quickly

WHAT PAST INSIDE SALES INTERNS HAVE TO SAY:

"I honestly learned so much more than I thought I could from an internship. Social High Rise believed in me and gave me the tools to believe I could also succeed in sales." -Alix

"This internship rocks, and taught me so much!" -Luis

"They were such kind mentors. I learned so much from this internship! I will definitely come back and visit!" -Aisling

EXPECTED START DATE: JANUARY 22ND, 2024 -- WE WILL BE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS VIA PHONE & ZOOM VIDEO AS APPLICATIONS COME IN.

*Must be able to work at our office headquarters in Chico, CA*

Do you have these skills/qualities? If so, apply, and tell us why you're the best fit for the position!

• Rigorous work ethic
• Strong desire to learn and improve skills
• Eager to win
• Resilient to failure
• Ambitious and self-motivated attitude
• Empathetic and self-aware
• The ability to work independently with minimal instruction 
• Completed or taking courses in Sales, Marketing, and/or Business is a plus
• Availability beginning January 22nd, 2025 (Spring Semester)

To apply for the Social Media Intern position at Social High Rise, you MUST submit the following through our online application job post:

• Cover Letter & Resume
• Responses to our application questions

*Interns may receive college credit for this internship. Interns are responsible to provide the proper paperwork in order to receive college credit. 

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.