Founded in 2020, Ascent is a venture-backed startup building the unifying dashboard for high-intensity, small unit tactics. Our platform informs incident command where their operators are, how they’re doing, and maps the space. During high risk operations, we ensure that incident command has the necessary information to make for more informed decisions and tasks can be accomplished as efficiently and safely as possible.
Why Ascent
Ascent offers the opportunity to make a difference in the world by developing tech that keeps our heroes safe. Turn your passions into practical solutions that will improve the lives of first responders and warfighters. At Ascent, you’ll work with engineers from all different backgrounds to collaborate on our tech. Our team is currently 20 members strong, working from our Chicago office in the heart of Fulton Market. This location includes free street parking, access to a gym onsite, and several other benefits. What does this mean for you? We are a well-resourced, but lean team- so you have the opportunity for growth. We value accomplishment over perfection, meaning errors or action are preferred to errors of inaction. As a member of the team, you will be expected to take full ownership of your role.
Role Overview
As a Sales Intern at Ascent Integrated Tech, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our groundbreaking firefighting technology and our valued customers. You will serve as a technical expert and a key contributor to our sales and business development efforts. Your mission is to not only sell our innovative solutions but also understand our customers’ unique needs, identify tailored solutions, and build lasting relationships.
The Sales Intern in this role will be an integral part of a collaborative team, working closely with the Director of Sales, Sales Executive, Marketing, and Business Development Consultant. Together, this dynamic team will be laser-focused on achieving and surpassing the company’s sales and growth objectives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a comprehensive CRM system (Hubspot) to efficiently track and manage customer information.
- Assist the sales team with administrative tasks, including preparing sales materials, organizing sales events, and maintaining customer records.
- Conduct research to gain insights into market trends, customer preferences, and competitive offerings.
- Take advantage of learning opportunities and seek mentorship from experienced sales professionals to further develop sales skills.
- Participate in training programs to understand the company's products or services, sales processes, and sales techniques.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or completion of a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in business, marketing, sales, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
- Basic analytical skills are useful for market research and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and passionate about helping firefighters and first responders save lives and protect communities.
- Customer-focused mindset is necessary for meeting customer needs and expectations.
- Willingness to learn about the fire industry.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Ascent Integrated Tech provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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