Sales Operations Internship - Summer 2026 (onsite - Mansfield, OH)

Sales Operations Internship - Summer 2026

Are you ready to make a difference? Dive into the corporate world with School Specialty! Ready to kickstart your career journey? As an intern with us, you'll be fully immersed in the excitement of the corporate world, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders in your chosen field. Our mission is to offer you real-world experiences that are as meaningful as they are impactful. You'll tackle genuine projects, contribute to your team's success, and build essential skills that will set you apart. At School Specialty, we believe in the power of mentorship, providing you with dedicated support to fuel your professional growth. Your ideas matter here, and your development is our top priority. Join our vibrant team, make a difference, and let's achieve great things together!

Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose - to help students succeed! We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow. We're determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

What you'll do:

• Gain real-world hands-on experience in the Sales Operations field
• Learn how to work cross-functionally with departments and leaders across the organization
• Get valuable exposure and interact with various departments within the organization while learning how these departments work together and impact one another
• Gain an understanding into effective process improvement and change management
• Learn the importance of process documentation
• Be part of the solution, by collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and solve problems
• Be assigned to a designated mentor who will guide your development by assigning tasks and projects that will support the team and department

What we expect you to bring to the table:

• Being self-motivated
• Desire to learn and continue to grow professionally
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical orientation and technical computer navigation skills

Work Location: This is an onsite internship. Your reporting location will be our Mansfield Ohio location, at 100 Paragon Parkway, Mansfield Ohio.

Compensation Information: The compensation range is $17-$19 per hour.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Currently attending a 4-year college/university, pursuing a degree in business or a relevant field. Able to commit to full-time hours (40 hours per week) during the 2026 summer. This internship does allow for part-time hours during the school year for applicable candidates.