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Summer Sales & Operations Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Summer Sales & Operations Intern
Tension Envelope & Print Des Moines IA
About the Internship
Join Tension Envelope & Print for a paid 8-week hands-on internship with real exposure to operations sales logistics lean manufacturing and general management. Youll rotate through key functions contribute to day-to-day work and finish with a capstone presentation.
Join Tension Envelope & Print for a paid 8-week hands-on internship with real exposure to operations sales logistics lean manufacturing and general management. Youll rotate through key functions contribute to day-to-day work and finish with a capstone presentation.
Internship Details (At a Glance)
Dates | June 8July 31 2026 (8 weeks) |
Location | Des Moines IA (on-site) |
Schedule | MondayFriday |
Pay | $20/hour |
Role | Sales & Business Operations Intern |
What Youll Learn & Do
Youll complete structured weekly rotations across core business areas including:
- Production & Manufacturing Operations: operator training quality inspection plate making and production preparation
- Planning Logistics & Supply Chain: production scheduling purchasing inventory management and shipping/receiving
- Lean & Continuous Improvement: lean principles waste reduction standard work improvement charters and lean assessments
- Customer Support: estimating order entry and internal/external customer communication (Teams)
- Sales & Commercial Operations: CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) sales methodology exposure (Miller Heiman) Power BI reporting call planning and field days with Account Executives
- General Management Exposure: margin strategy budgeting monthly results business reviews and leadership touchpoints
- Capstone Project: deliver a final presentation to leadership and sales teams
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing a bachelors degree (business operations supply chain engineering marketing or related field)
- Curious coachable and comfortable learning in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
- Organized and reliable; able to balance multiple priorities
- Basic comfort with Microsoft Excel; interest in Power BI/CRM is a plus
Professional Development & Networking
- Dedicated departmental mentors throughout the program
- Weekly reflections and guided feedback
- Resume review and mock interviews
- Participation in the Greater Des Moines Partnership DSM Intern Connections Series connecting you with local business leaders and fellow interns
Why Tension
At Tension Envelope & Print interns are treated as value-adding contributors not observers. Youll work alongside experienced professionals gain meaningful exposure to multiple disciplines and leave with tangible accomplishments and career clarity.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Tension Corporation is a leading envelope printing and manufacturing company. We print billions of envelopes each year, yet customers judge us one envelope at a time. Over 100 years of envelope expertise go into every envelope project.
