Market Sales Intern

Market Sales Intern (MSI) - Security Patrol Services

Location: San Jose, CA
Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week
Pay Rate: $20 per hour + commission

Internship Type: Paid Internship

About the Opportunity

Signal Security of Silicon Valley is offering a paid internship designed to provide a comprehensive business development experience in the security patrol services industry. This program equips interns with proven sales skillsets that can lead to future employment opportunities-all while offering high commission potential.

If you are a motivated, career-driven leader eager to learn, grow, and earn, this internship is for you.

Training & Development

As a Market Sales Intern (MSI), you will undergo a structured training program with our Sales Specialist to develop expertise in sales, client engagement, and business development.

What You'll Learn:

• Lead Development Process - Master the art of identifying and securing potential clients.
• Sales Tools & CRM - Gain access to client management systems and sales tracking tools.
• Business Growth Strategies - Learn best practices for building a profitable security service business.

Learn Support Work

Once training is complete, you'll put your skills to the test by working directly in the field and attending sales appointments.

• Business Development Support - Work alongside a skilled team that provides guidance to help you secure clients.
• Client Engagement - Initiate 'warm' sales appointments with prospective customers.
• Valley-Wide Influence - Support a leading franchise in the region, helping maintain its respected reputation.

What We Expect From You

We are seeking driven and goal-oriented individuals who are eager to take on a real-world sales challenge. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Self-Starter - Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong Communicator - Comfortable interacting with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively balance responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Competitive Drive - Motivated to achieve goals and embrace challenges.
• Team-Oriented - Enjoy a friendly competition with peers while contributing to a strong team dynamic.

About Signal Security

Signal Security is the world's most innovative security company, providing much more than traditional security services. Our mission is to deliver 'peace of mind' to every community we serve.

We operate with six core values:

• Passion - We are driven by purpose.
• Learning - We never stop improving.
• Serving - Our clients and communities come first.
• Relationships - Trust and teamwork lead to success.
• Honesty & Integrity - We uphold the highest ethical standards.

This internship can lead to a permanent position. Signal is growing rapidly, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join us long-term.

Title: Market Sales Intern (MSI)

Who We Are.

Signal is an innovative company offering franchising to entrepreneurs or law enforcement for security guard service firms. Signal has redefined the security industry through branding, technology, and its leading-edge business model and is experiencing phenomenal growth. Our corporate office sells franchises, launches them, and provides all the facets of business support and development.

Your Role.

This paid internship will provide you with a comprehensive sales skillset. As an MSI on the front lines, you'll be expected to support a local Franchise by visiting potential clients to substantially build revenue in their markets. Starting with a week of training in Omaha, Nebraska, you will learn our recommended sales process, gain access to tools that manage our client information, and discover the best approach to ultimately building the business. You will then head back to your market and hit the ground running where you will have training and assistance from our sales team to partner with a Franchise Owner.

What You'll Do in This Role.

• Visit 15-20 multi-family properties each day that are generated from a pre-populated list of locations
• Engage with leasing agents/community managers to get potential security needs, a budget, and timeline of services
• Work with the Sales Intern Coaches and Franchise Owners to create proposals that will ultimately turn into profitable contracts
• Utilize Signal's CRM and Sales Enablement software to track daily activity of prospecting sales and manage your pipeline of contracts

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time due to organizational needs

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• High School degree or GED
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Proficient in Microsoft Technology
• Deeply passionate about our mission, and can articulate why
• Willing to contribute to a "Championship Culture" of teamwork, passion, and collaboration

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check including Motor Vehicle Report
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

What's in it For You?

• Competitive base pay
• Commission and bonus eligibility
• Permanent fit available for those who excel
• Career development assistance

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) - Stand, Sit, Handling/Finger dexterity, Reach outward, Carry 10 lbs. or less, Push/Pull 10 lbs. or less,

O (Occasionally) - Walk, Reach above head, Climb, Crawl, Squat, Kneel, Bend, Carry 11 lbs. or more, Push/pull 11 lbs. or more

Signal is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.