DockStar’s Summer Sales Internship Program
Why DockStar?
We Sell What Keeps the Economy Moving – every product we sell protects warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and logistics hubs—the backbone of modern commerce.
These facilities will always exist. That means:
Recession-resistant demand
Long-term customer relationships
High-value, repeat business
A Modern Sales Experience
DockStar Industrial is seeking motivated Summer Sales Interns who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in sales, customer service, business development, and day-to-day business operations. This internship is designed to provide exposure to multiple departments while giving interns real-world sales experience. Interns will help support incoming leads, assist with customer needs, gather project information, work within our CRM system, and support the sales team throughout the quoting and sales process. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, eager to learn, and comfortable communicating with customers by phone and email.
Our Sales Internship Program
During the Summer Sales Internship Program, interns will learn DockStar products, markets, and sales processes while performing many of the same activities as an Inside Sales Representative. Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as a first point of contact for incoming sales leads and customer inquiries.
- Gather key project details and identify customer needs before passing qualified opportunities to outside sales representatives.
- Provide professional and responsive customer service throughout the initial sales process.
- Assist outside sales representatives with project information, follow-up, site visit coordination, and quoting activities.
- Help prepare and organize customer quotes and related sales information.
- Maintain accurate lead, customer, and opportunity information within HubSpot CRM.
- Use prospecting and lead-generation tools such as ZoomInfo, LeadLander, and other platforms to identify potential customers and opportunities.
- Assist with lead research, prospecting, and account development.
- Participate in cold-calling exercises and gain real-world experience speaking with prospective customers.
- Work with sales, marketing, operations, customer service, and other departments to better understand the full customer and business lifecycle.
- Assist with special projects and process-improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Participate in sales meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Chad Dillavou
Chief Operating Office & Leader of Sales Development Program
At DockStar Industrial, strong sales teams start with strong leadership. Chad Dillavou, our COO and an expert in loading dock sales, plays a key role in developing the people behind our success. With decades of hands-on experience in the loading dock and industrial safety space, Chad works closely with our sales team to build product knowledge, sharpen consultative selling skills, and support long-term growth. He is deeply involved in training, mentoring, and coaching, helping both new and experienced team members gain confidence and succeed in the field.
Chad believes in investing in people, not just processes. His focus on real-world experience, continuous improvement, and customer-first thinking helps ensure our sales team is prepared to deliver reliable solutions and trusted guidance to customers nationwide.
Chad believes in investing in people, not just processes. His focus on real-world experience, continuous improvement, and customer-first thinking helps ensure our sales team is prepared to deliver reliable solutions and trusted guidance to customers nationwide.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in business, sales, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and customer-focused attitude.
- Comfortable speaking with customers and prospects by phone and email.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new software and business systems quickly.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
- Interest in sales, business development, customer service, or B2B business environments.
- Previous experience with CRM systems such as HubSpot is a plus, but not required.
Interns will gain experience in…
- Inside and outside sales processes
- Customer relationship management
- Lead qualification and prospecting
- CRM systems and sales technology
- Quoting and customer follow-up
- Cold calling and professional communication
- Cross-functional business operations
- Customer service and relationship building
- Business-to-business sales strategy
DockStar is proud to be a cornerstone of the South Carolina community, with our headquarters in Andrews and expanding operations. Our team of dedicated professionals, from engineers to production experts and sales specialists, are committed to delivering innovative safety solutions that protect lives and businesses worldwide.
Make the move to Coastal South Carolina
At DockStar, we don’t just create innovative products. We’re revolutionizing safety. The diversity of our team members and their ideas inspire innovation, the foundation for all we do. Join DockStar or our other industry-leading brands and help us make the world a safer place. 2112 Industries, the holding company of DockStar, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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