WHY IGS ENERGY
At IGS Energy, interns are treated like part of the team. You will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful work, and build relationships that help you grow personally and professionally. If you are excited to apply your sales, relationship-building, and communication skills in a real-world setting and be part of a supportive, high-energy intern experience, we would love to meet you.
THE IGS INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Embedded into a team, contributing from day one
Meaningful work that supports real business outcomes
A collaborative intern cohort experience
Events designed to engage and connect
Programming focused on developing business acumen and executive presence
Exposure to leaders and cross-functional teams
ABOUT THE ROLE
This internship provides a truly hands-on experience in new business development for students interested in building a successful sales career. You will receive extensive training on commodities, the energy industry, account management, and new business development while working directly with commercial and industrial customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Drive new business relationships: Generate opportunities through prospecting and outbound business development.
Manage the sales process: Work directly with customers from prospecting through contracting.
Deliver customized solutions: Help commercial and industrial customers find natural gas and power solutions that meet their needs.
Develop pricing knowledge: Learn profitability management and product pricing strategies.
Build customer relationships: Communicate professionally through calls, email, and customer interactions.
Collaborate with a winning team: Work in a motivating, fast-paced environment that encourages growth and development.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Hands-on experience in professional B2B sales and business development
Exposure to the energy industry, commodities market, and account management
Opportunities to strengthen communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Training, mentorship, and real-world sales experience
Uncapped sales commission opportunity in addition to hourly pay
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Sophomores, incoming juniors, juniors, or incoming seniors
Business major preferred with a 3.0 GPA
High attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
Comfort communicating professionally by phone and email
Independent, highly motivated, and competitive mindset
Sales experience is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office
At IGS Energy, you will do more than intern, you will make an impact. You will take ownership of real projects, collaborate with teams across the business, and see your work come to life. Plus, you will connect with peers and leaders through our speaker series, intern events, and professional development experiences designed to help you grow.
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Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, a current or future need for sponsorship is not supported or available for this position.
Salary Range:
$31,200.00 - $62,400.00*This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.
This role is also eligible for an uncapped sales commission. Equal Opportunity Employment:It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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