Market Development Intern (New England Sales Office)

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we've positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers' unique needs - including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That's why we say we offer far more than furniture. We're Furnishing Knowledge.

KI is seeking a Market Development Intern to work from our Boston Showroom this summer (2025). This position will work approximately 32 hours per week during the summer months and will be compensated at a rate of approximately $17.75/hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research within your assigned region to identify new business opportunities.

• Make cold calls to leads generated, introduce KI and understand the potential needs of the client/project.

• Support administrative tasks, including entering sales data into our CRM tool (Salesforce), creating product presentations, ordering customer samples, and performing other essential administrative duties as required.

Qualified students will be working towards pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a business-related field along with having a strong career interest in sales.

This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world sales experience and start your sales career on the right foot. You will work alongside experienced professionals, develop valuable skills, and build a strong foundation for your future in sales.

Apply today!

KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.