Mission Statement:
We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.
Job Summary
The Sales Coordinator Intern will work closely with the Sales team to gain hands-on experience in sales operations, product coordination, and customer relationship management. This role is designed to provide exposure to various aspects of sales within a dynamic consumer goods company, preparing the intern for future roles in sales and business operations.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
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Sales Operations Support:
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Help maintain sales reporting dashboards to monitor performance metrics (e.g., revenue, volume, and profitability).
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Assist in the preparation of sales presentations and materials for internal and external stakeholders.
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Collaborate with Category Insights to analyze sales data and create actionable recommendations.
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Customer Relationship Management:
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Support account managers with scheduling and preparation for key account meetings.
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Assist in responding to inquiries from retailers, distributors, and other sales partners.
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Learn and use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to manage customer data and track interactions.
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Administrative Tasks:
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Manage and update customer databases and internal sales records.
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Organize and maintain a calendar of trade shows, sales events, and key meetings.
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Support the execution of special projects as assigned by the Sales team.
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Sales Training and Development:
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Shadow Sales team members during client calls or account meetings to observe relationship-building strategies.
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Participate in internal training sessions on sales best practices, negotiation tactics, and industry trends.
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Gain exposure to pricing strategies, contract negotiation processes, and retailer compliance requirements.
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Key Projects
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Item Master
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Distribution Tracker
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Promotional Calendar by customer: including TPR activity
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Calendar of all upcoming 3rd party and partner commitments
Education and Skill Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
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Eligible for the DOD SkillBridge Program
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Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
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Must be available to work onsite at our Nashville, TN location.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements
This is a full-time position and may require long hours and may require weekend and nights work per events.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
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Light to moderate lifting is required.
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Ability to uphold the stress of traveling.
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Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
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Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
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Ability to work in a confined area.
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Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
What We Do
Black Rifle Coffee Company is a veteran-owned company serving premium coffee to people who love America. We import high-quality coffee from around the world and roast 5 days a week to ensure the freshest coffee possible. Develop our explosive roast profiles with the same mission focus we learned as military members serving this great country and are committed to supporting veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.
The best way to enjoy our freedom-filled coffee is with the Black Rifle Coffee Club. Delivered right to your door.