GENIUS FUND, a private equity fund focused on complete vertical integration in breakthrough industries, is seeking FIELD SALES SUMMER INTERNS to work closely with our sales, business development, and marketing teams. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales, working directly with early stage start-ups to implement growth strategies across Los Angeles. Students looking to gain experience in sales and business development are encouraged to apply.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen communication skills, negotiation tactics, and strategic planning skills. Interns who wish to gain hands-on sales experience will partner with sales leaders in our organization, learn from their approaches to client acquisition and negotiation, and have the opportunity to pitch cutting-edge point-of-sale (POS) products to business owners in Los Angeles. 

TO THE QUALIFIED SUMMER INTERN, WE OFFER:  

• Competitive compensation and/or college credit
• World-class leadership and training programs
• A wealth of opportunities for educational advancement
• Monetary and non-monetary rewards for high-performance, including our dynamic social programs filled with can't miss events, activities, and bonus potentials in the form of trips, electronics, and gift cards

Genius Fund is a private equity / venture capital fund focusing on vertically integrated business in breakthrough industries. We make large bets on small teams that challenge the status quo. We believe the next generation of innovators will arrive from the most diverse of backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SUMMER INTERN INCLUDE:

• Working with sales leadership to identify business opportunities throughout Los Angeles
• Utilizing proprietary verbal and written sales language to gain introductions and close deals
• Delivering presentations to clients on how our product line operates
• Developing and maintaining expertise with Customer Relationship Management software
• Gaining hands-on experience in the field of sales and marketing in the context of private equity

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER INTERN INCLUDE:

• Current college enrollment required
• Interest in careers in sales, business development, or product marketing
• Verbal communication/presentation skills
• Strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline
• Are open-minded with a passion for learning a wide-range of skills that will carry through a variety of career paths