Sales Intern (Paid) — Lawn Pride of West Austin
Location: West Lake Hills, TX (field-based across West Austin — Westlake Hills, Tarrytown, Steiner Ranch, Bee Cave, and surrounding zips)
Type: Paid Internship, Part-Time / Seasonal
Compensation: Weekly base pay (up to $400) plus commission on closed accounts
About Lawn Pride of West Austin
Lawn Pride of West Austin is a locally owned, family-run lawn care company serving our own hometown — West Austin. We're not a faceless national brand; we're neighbors serving neighbors, backed by the training, systems, and buying power of a national franchise network. Our signature 12-application annual treatment program gives West Austin lawns more consistent care than the 6–8 treatment programs offered by most competitors, and that difference is what our sales team gets to sell.
We're building a hands-on sales internship for someone who wants real-world experience in sales, marketing, and small business — not busy work. You'll be trained from day one and given a clear, fair path to earn based on your effort and results.
What You'll Do
- Door-to-door canvassing in assigned West Austin neighborhoods, using a discovery-first (not pushy) approach to introduce homeowners to Lawn Pride
- Cold calling from provided lead lists to set appointments and generate interest
- Email campaign support — helping execute and follow up on outreach to prospective customers
- Track all activity and leads in our field sales app (Sales Rabbit)
- Attend regular training sessions to sharpen your pitch, objection handling, and product knowledge
- Report daily/weekly results to your sales lead
Training Provided
No prior sales experience required. You'll go through a structured onboarding covering:
- Lawn Pride's programs, pricing, and value proposition
- Door-to-door approach and conversation scripts
- Cold calling technique and phone confidence
- Email outreach basics
- Territory assignment and use of Sales Rabbit
You will not be sent into the field until you've completed training and demonstrated readiness.
Compensation
- Weekly base pay of up to $400, based on hours and field activity
- Commission earned on top of base pay for closed accounts and qualified appointments — no cap on commission earnings
- Full compensation structure and payout schedule reviewed with you before your first day in the field
Qualifications
- 16+ years old (must meet applicable state/local work requirements)
- Reliable transportation to assigned territories
- Comfortable with face-to-face conversation and walking neighborhoods for extended periods
- Strong communicator, coachable, and self-motivated
- Available for training sessions plus a consistent weekly field schedule
- Must comply with local solicitor permit requirements where applicable
Why Intern With Us
- Real sales training you'll use for the rest of your career
- Direct mentorship from ownership
- Performance-based earning potential, paid weekly
- A resume-worthy role with a growing local business
- Opportunity to move into a longer-term sales role based on performance
Pay: Up to $350.00 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: On the road