Refined Product Sales Intern

THIS INTERNSHIP IS FOR SUMMER 2026 AND IS BASED IN OUR PORTSMOUTH, NH OFFICE

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

Our Culture

Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity, and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our organization. We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. Unanimously, they answered, "The people I work with." You are part of a team and a family at Sprague, and everyone works together to ensure both the success of the company and of the individual.

Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, FunForce, Innovation etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

About the position:

This intern will have the opportunity to participate in orientation and training sessions across the company’s refined products departments in order to understand how teams interact and support refined product sales. Over the summer, the RP Sales intern will gain valuable experience in sales support (including inside and outside sales) and the dynamics of energy marketing. This position sits in a fast paced, trade floor environment and will have cross departmental training and insight into business workings. The intern selected will also participate in events, presentations, customer meetings and will be able to build a full understanding of the sales cycle, taking leads from prospecting to revenue generating customers.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

- Support and generation of new business through phone calls and in person sales calls

- Relationship building

- Analysis of sales, marketing and pricing data

- Updating and composition of Sprague training materials

- Data entry of contact information into Salesforce contact management system

- Presentation preparation and assisting sales both internal and external sales reps

- Complete competitive analysis to help gain a better understanding of the industry

- Participation in trade shows and industry events

- Creation and distribution of marketing campaign material

- Participate in team projects as required

- Provide backup coverage and support supervisor as required

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements:

- Working towards a degree in Business, Communications or related field

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills

- Ability to work well with others, organize workload, and complete tasks efficiently in a fast- paced environment

- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while simultaneously relating to customers, outside contacts and fellow employees

- Some travel required throughout assigned sales territory

- Strong computer literacy required

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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