Sales Specialist
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_onMountain View Drive, Mifflin Junction, West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15236, United States
About the Role
Year Up United is seeking a Sales Specialist to join our Training Program Internship within the Education & Training industry. This role is designed to support partnership development, lead generation, and outreach to employers who can host and hire Year Up talent. Working closely with senior staff, you will research prospects, prepare presentations, and track engagement in CRM tools.
In this position, you will gain hands-on experience in consultative sales, social-impact partnership building, and data-informed decision-making. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering a structured sales training curriculum aligned with Year Up's mission and employer needs. Your day-to-day will involve facilitating interactive workshops, role-plays, and virtual sessions focused on core sales competencies such as prospecting, qualifying, presenting, and closing.
Beyond instruction, you will coach and mentor program participants, providing individualized feedback on communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. You will collaborate with program managers and instructional staff to integrate sales training into Year Up's broader academic and professional skills model, ensuring training content reflects real-world entry-level sales role requirements. The role also includes developing digital learning materials, tracking participant performance metrics, and supporting employer engagement activities to align expectations.
This opportunity exists within an inclusive, mission-first culture focused on economic mobility for diverse young adults. You will promote a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment that reflects Year Up's values while staying current on sales methodologies and training techniques.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Mountain View Drive, Mifflin Junction, West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15236, United States
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleFacilitate interactive workshops, role-plays, and virtual sessions on core sales competencies
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Skills: CRM Software, Salesforce, Hubspot, LMS Tools, CPSP, Challenger, Sandler, Spin, Instructional Design, Adult Learning.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Frequently asked questions about Sales Specialist at YUPRO Placement
What does a Sales Specialist at YUPRO Placement do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Sales Specialist at YUPRO Placement will facilitate interactive workshops, role-plays, and virtual sessions on core sales competencies; coach and mentor program participants with individualized feedback on communication and negotiation; collaborate with program managers to integrate sales training into the broader academic model; and partner with employer organizations to ensure training content reflects real-world role requirements.
What are the requirements for this Sales Specialist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Sales Specialist at YUPRO Placement position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience); Professional sales certifications (e.g., CPSP, Challenger, Sandler, SPIN, or similar) preferred; Certification or coursework in instructional design, training, or adult learning a plus; Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot; and Demonstrated experience facilitating training or workshops for diverse learners.