Sales Intern

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Sales Intern for our Caledon, ON office. The position is 40 hours a week and will run from mid- May through mid- August.

Responsibilities

The Sales Intern position will assist the Lasko Sales team in the implementation of all marketing activities, with a specific focus on working within a team of Key Account and Sales Managers as a liaison to head office to obtain customer information needs and reports on shipping, PO status for customers across all business units.

Expected Responsibilities And Related Project Work

• Setting up products for customers online and online product
• Sell-through and forecast document inputs and outputs
• Using customers portals to gather information and input data
• Dealing with our internal QAD systems
• Work within a team of Key Account and Sales Managers as liaison to head office to obtain customer information needs
• Report on shipping, PO status for customers across all business units
  
  

Education/Academic Criteria

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Degree or major in the focus area of the internship, i.e., Engineering, Operations, Finance, etc.
  
  

Competencies And Abilities

• Current College Student: must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program to receive credit
• Currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (preferably Business, Marketing, or Communications)
• Experienced with MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Must be 18 years of age
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in a team environment while taking ownership of various projects and responsibilities
  
  

The Pay Range For This Position Is

Canada Pay Transparency

$20—$20 CAD

About The Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission Is To Improve Everyday Life With Trusted Products Which Create a Healthier And More Comfortable Environment. The Company’s Success Is Based On 5 Core Values

• Be Bold:
• Challenge the status quo
• Courageously pursue the impossible
• Reject mediocrity
• Be Together
• Work together for success
• Drive trust and candor with each other
• Prioritize "We" before "I"
• Be A Leader
• Lead with personal conviction
• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
• Be Accountable
• Consistently deliver to our customers
• Embrace commitments as a contract
• Take pride in our actions
• Be The Change
• Demonstrate a passion to win
• Make a difference at work in our communities
• Step forward and take initiative
  

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.