Sales Intern - Summer 2024

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to Think Outside.

Sales Internship Summer 2024

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment.  Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to Think Outside.

What to expect:

The Polaris Sales Internship Program (SIP) accelerates career development for current undergraduate sophomores and juniors who want to build a foundation of business knowledge and leadership skills. Our unique 12-week program is comprised of Sales/Product functional assignments across all business lines.

As a Sales Intern, you will be given impactful project-based assignments that directly align with business objectives. Some of the projects may encompass activities like market opportunity & competitive analysis, Go-To-Market planning & execution, product launch, Dealer & Customer sentiment, profitability analysis for new businesses, pricing, photo shoots, promotions, and events, just to name a few.

Interns are hired and then partner with the Early Talent team in Spring 2024 to match them to their specific intern role, team, and location through our intentional intern matching process. Interns complete a survey that provides insights to the team and help us match them with the most meaningful opportunity best suited to their strengths, development areas, interests, and the needs of the business.

While you may collaborate on cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement various projects, you will be placed into a specific assignment based on interest and business need in any of the following areas:

• Field Sales: Working with our dealerships to deliver mutual goals
• Product Line Sales: Business insights and promotions
• Channel Development: Improvement, training, program development for dealer network
• Retail Marketing: Sales Events, Training, In-Store, Local Advertising Strategy
• Product Planning and Development: Product Development Process, Market Research
• Sales and Distribution: Retail experience, distribution network, Sales Lean process

During this paid internship, you will have the support and resources you need to develop your business and sales skills, while establishing relationships with Polaris leadership. You will also be paired with a manager and a mentor who are committed to your success.  Upon completion of the internship program, interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and a passion to learn may be offered an additional internship or a full-time position, depending on eligibility.

Internship locations are founded in business need and are typically placed in one of the following locations: Plymouth, MN; Medina, MN.

Polaris offers a robust relocation program for interns who qualify through Weichert Workforce Mobility. Interns qualify for these services when their home address is 35 miles or more from the office where they will be working. Benefits include a lump sum (grossed up to offset your tax liability), access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to make securing short-term housing easy and follows interns closely until they have found a place to live. Intern responsibilities include:

• Transportation to/from office

• Securing housing for the duration of the internship
• Attending a week-long summit event in Minnesota: an opportunity to learn from executives, network with other interns, and participate in professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in Sales, Marketing, or other related degree
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Able to complete full 12-week internship working 40 hours per week (May/June-August 2023)
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to partake in the intern matching process as part of our internship program.
• Proven strength in the following: analysis and creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• The drive to actively contribute to both personal and company-wide goals through creative and innovative thinking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Internship/Co-op experience
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework]

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to Think Outside.  Apply today!

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.  www.polaris.com  

EEO Statement

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.