C&I Sales Intern (Dublin, OH & Chicago, IL)

Location
Dublin, OH - Corporate Office
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$31k – $62k

About this role

This internship will start May 17th 2027 and end August 6th 2027

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 HRLOA@igs.com.

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Top Benefits

  • Uncapped sales commission