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Sales Intern (Video Games)

Founded in 2009, Maximum Games is a global top 20 video game publisher and distributor led by Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of consumer products and go-to-market strategies.

Maximum Games and Modus are part of the Maximum Entertainment Group- a multinational development and publishing group dedicated to bringing the highest level of innovation, technology, and creative ambition to the global games market through its growing family of brands. The group currently consists of five studios and four publishers and leverages each entity’s unique capabilities and brand identity to deliver influential and entertaining content to gamers worldwide.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Intern to join our Account Management team. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience in various aspects of sales and Account Management, including customer relationship management, account planning, promotions, trade, and sales support. As a Sales Intern, you will work closely with our sales team, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to the achievement of sales targets. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about account management, customer relationship management, and sales within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This position is full time, hybrid, 3 days a week in office/2 work from home for a 3 month-period (with potential to extend employment) and will be based out of Maximum Games Headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

In this position, you will:

• Participate in sales meetings and shadow experienced sales representatives during client presentations and negotiations.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team, such as maintaining sales records, updating databases, and preparing reports.
• Assist with sales proposals and presentations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities to identify potential business opportunities.
• Contribute to team discussions and provide creative input to enhance sales strategies and processes.
• Assist account managers in providing exceptional customer service to clients by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and addressing their needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor client accounts to identify trends, analyze data, and assess performance against key metrics. Provide insights and recommendations to account managers for optimizing client accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Brand (marketing), finance, and operations, to ensure effective coordination and execution of client projects and initiatives.

Ideally, you have:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, account management and video games and desire to build a career in said areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and result-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office
• Aligns with Maximum Games’ Core Values: Scrappy, Creative Problem Solver, Avid Learner, Cares, Seeks Context, Adaptable

What we hope you come away with:

• Valuable hands-on experience in sales and account management in the games industry.
• Exposure to the inner workings of a successful sales team and industry-leading practices.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and receive mentorship.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and professionals.
• Potential for future career growth and employment opportunities within the company.
• Compensation for the duration of the internship.

Note: The above is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not exhaustive. The responsibilities and requirements of this role may be subject to change based on the company's needs and intern’s abilities.

Additional Information:

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.