Business Sales Representative Internships
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Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.
If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify our Human Resources Team at 801-366-6947 option 1 or email macurecruiting@macu.com and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, assists in completing loan credit analysis, underwriting, and financial reviews on commercial and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for the Business Lending team. Has opportunity to job shadow various areas of Business Lending (origination, Specialty/Construction lending, and portfolio management).Job Description
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, Utah
- In-Office
SCHEDULE
Flexible Hours
To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.
- Assists loan officers with gathering and organizing financial packages to submit for underwriting.
- Assists loan officers with gathering and organizing required items for loan fundings.
- Underwrites commercial real estate, SBA, commercial and industrial (C&I), and specialty loan requests, and analyzes the risks associated with the borrower's financial condition, and makes risk-rating recommendations where appropriate.
- Performs financial reviews and assists with loan monitoring requirements
- Analyzes repayment ability and personal cash flow
- Reviews and interprets personal and business credit reports
- Analyzes commercial leases
- Reviews professional real estate appraisals and environmental reports
- Other duties as directed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Experience
One to three years of similar or related experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (Junior or Senior year of college in a business-related degree preferred)
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Managerial Responsibility
Has no supervisory/managerial responsibilities
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, understand and carry out instructions in written and oral form.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms consistently. Ability to stand, walk, kneel and crouch occasionally
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Weight Lifted or Force Exerted
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Environmental
There are no unusual environmental factors
Noise Environment
Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.**
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.
If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify our Human Resources Team at 801-366-6947 option 1 or email macurecruiting@macu.com and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, assists in completing loan credit analysis, underwriting, and financial reviews on commercial and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for the Business Lending team. Has opportunity to job shadow various areas of Business Lending (origination, Specialty/Construction lending, and portfolio management).Job Description
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, Utah
- In-Office
SCHEDULE
Flexible Hours
To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.
- Assists loan officers with gathering and organizing financial packages to submit for underwriting.
- Assists loan officers with gathering and organizing required items for loan fundings.
- Underwrites commercial real estate, SBA, commercial and industrial (C&I), and specialty loan requests, and analyzes the risks associated with the borrower's financial condition, and makes risk-rating recommendations where appropriate.
- Performs financial reviews and assists with loan monitoring requirements
- Analyzes repayment ability and personal cash flow
- Reviews and interprets personal and business credit reports
- Analyzes commercial leases
- Reviews professional real estate appraisals and environmental reports
- Other duties as directed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Experience
One to three years of similar or related experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent (Junior or Senior year of college in a business-related degree preferred)
~
Managerial Responsibility
Has no supervisory/managerial responsibilities
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, understand and carry out instructions in written and oral form.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
Ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms consistently. Ability to stand, walk, kneel and crouch occasionally
Vision Requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Weight Lifted or Force Exerted
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds consistently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Environmental
There are no unusual environmental factors
Noise Environment
Moderate noise (business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.**
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Tips for Your Business Sales Representative Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers open summer business sales representative internship applications the preceding fall, often in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly from early fall onward so you're not applying after cohorts have already filled.
Build a pitch deck or outreach sequence before you apply
Business sales representative intern recruiters expect limited work history, so they assess what you've built. A documented mock pitch deck, cold outreach sequence, or territory plan with your reasoning visible gives reviewers something concrete to evaluate when your resume has no sales experience on it yet.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you can reach in one search cycle.
Practice your sales pitch out loud before the screen
Business sales representative intern interviews typically include a mock pitch or objection-handling scenario where the interviewer evaluates how you structure an argument and respond under pressure, not just whether you get the right answer. Rehearse out loud, explain your reasoning as you go, and practice handling a pushback or no before the actual call.
Business Sales Representative Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a business sales representative internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For business sales representative candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented sales simulation, case study, or pitch deck that shows you can build a prospect argument. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a business sales representative internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For business sales representative interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real accounts or pipeline tasks, available headcount on the team, and responding to any return-offer conversation before the deadline. Treat it as a real job while you're there and position for it without counting on it.
When should I apply for business sales representative internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting alerts is the most reliable way to catch roles as they go live.
Are business sales representative internships paid?
Most professional business sales representative internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some roles include commission or performance bonuses alongside a base. Where the employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so filtering for roles with disclosed compensation is a practical first step.
What should a business sales representative internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects with the tools used and a link or reference to the deliverable, such as a sales pitch deck, cold outreach sequence, or mock territory plan. Add relevant coursework in persuasion, marketing, or business communication. Keep the resume to one page, and make sure every item shows something a recruiter can assess.
What is a sales development representative (SDR) internship?
An SDR internship is a structured program that trains people new to sales on prospecting, cold outreach, and qualifying leads, typically as the first step in a business sales career path. These programs target students and early-career candidates with no sales history required, recruit several weeks ahead of general postings, and fill quickly, so apply in the first wave if the program targets your graduation timeline.
Can international students get business sales representative internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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