Sales Enablement & Training Intern

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Description:

The Sales Enablement & Training team is responsible for the development and deployment of processes, tools, training, and communication that enable customer-facing teams to execute the core aspects of their jobs more effectively and efficiently. Our work directly contributes to sales efficiency, revenue performance, and employee morale.   

Patterson Companies has an exciting opportunity to participate in our summer Internship Program! The intern will participate in meaningful work, along with making contributions to team efforts in our fast-paced, people-first corporate environment. This internship will be a hybrid position with working both remotely and on-site at our corporate office located in Eagan, MN. 

As an intern on the Sales Enablement & Training team, you will gain exposure to several enablement tools, analyze data to prompt action, support our new hire training programs, development enablement & training assets.  Additionally, you will have the opportunity to partner and work with several areas across our corporate and Dental departments. 

Essential Functions 

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.  

• Analyze and review data to support the goals of the Dental Sales organization 
• Identify trends in data and make recommendations for improvement 
• Assist with logistics management of sales training programs 
• Gain experience with systems such as Seismic, Workday, and SAP/Fiori 
• Conduct training needs analyses to uncover training goals and objectives
• Leverage tools such as Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Articulate 360, and Snag It  
• Work with a variety of teams, including Marketing, Finance, HR, and Sales on a variety of training projects.

Job Qualifications 

• Required Qualifications 

• Entering Junior or Senior year and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or another related field. 
• Interest in adult learning theory and instructional design principles
• Strong problem-solving capabilities 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Effective communication skills 
• Thrives in ambiguous situations 
• Resilient to overcome obstacles 
• Driven and demonstrates a bias for action 
• Highly collaborative 
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Initiative and desire to learn 
• Reliable internet access when not working in the office.

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

• Patterson Perks Program
   

The starting pay for this role is $20 - $25 per hour.

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.