Paid Summer Sales Internship at ClearDefense Pest Control of Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Marketing, Business, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Leadership, Prospecting, Closing, Relationship Building, Goal Orientation, Adaptability, Resilience

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Employment Type: Paid Summer Internship - Seasonal (May–August) Housing: Company-Provided Housing Available About CDPC Sales & Marketing: CDPC Sales and Marketing (ClearDefense Pest Control) is a national, innovative leader in pest control services and direct sales. With decades of combined experience in management and sales, our leadership team is committed to developing high-performing interns through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world responsibility. Our mission is simple: protect homes, develop people, and build future leaders. Program Overview: This paid summer internship is designed for motivated individuals interested in sales, marketing, business, or entrepreneurship. Interns gain real-world, commission-based sales experience while learning proven systems, professional communication, and leadership skills. This program consistently produces top-earning interns and future sales leaders within our organization. What You’ll Gain: Professional, hands-on sales training from top-performing Sales Managers Comprehensive onboarding and continuous coaching One-on-one mentoring and leadership development Team-based, competitive, and supportive culture Company-provided housing High earning potential with performance-based pay Resume-building experience and long-term career growth opportunities What You'll Do: Drive sales growth within an assigned territory Learn and apply the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close Inspect properties and identify pest control and home-protection needs Build new customer relationships and expand existing accounts Execute weekly goals in partnership with a Sales Manager Participate in daily team meetings and performance check-ins Lead sales meetings and contribute to team initiatives Compensation & Advancement: Performance-based pay with high earning potential, 100% commission based Top interns earn significantly above the average summer income Clear path to future roles including Sales Lead, Sales Manager, and Partnership Interns leave with practical sales expertise, confidence, and leadership skills applicable to any career Ideal Candidate Profile: We are looking for driven, coachable students who bring: Professionalism and strong interpersonal skills Competitive mindset with a desire to win and improve Ability to build trust and relationships with clients Strong listening, persuasion, and communication skills Adaptability, grit, and resilience in a fast-paced environment Analytical thinking and goal-oriented behavior GPA of 2.0 or higher Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Ability to work outdoors Comfortable with performance-based, commission-driven compensation Availability for evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Interns will be responsible for driving sales growth within a designated territory by learning and applying the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing new customer relationships. This includes inspecting properties to identify pest control needs and participating in daily team meetings and performance check-ins.