Being a Sales intern, I spent majority of my internship period getting my hands dirty with market visits in the New Delhi roads. I understood the demographics of the area, gauged the demand, and went from retailer to retailer trying to build a rapport. The experience helped me understand the humongous reach one division of AgroTech has. I soon got involved in several highly significant sub-tasks, including the creation of a conversion model that connects sales force and encourages them to collaborate with each other to leverage resources and maximize sales.
But the work—meaningful as it was—was only a minute part of what made my experience so special. Everyone I met, from sales people to CEO himself, helped me grow, both as an intern and a person. My supervisors talked to me about my aspirations, hopes, and struggles regularly, not because they felt compelled, but because they truly cared. Their dedication to their jobs and their fellow employees is something I will commit to memory. It was an integral part of ATFL’s work culture.
There are many reasons to cherish the 8 weeks of learning and knowledge flow during my internship, but perhaps none is more worthwhile than being a part of something bigger than you. Apart from gaining deeper insights of Sales domain, the summer internship offered me valuable insights into an industry or job function and become an invaluable experience.
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About the Author:
Rahul Painuly
IIFT, Kolkata Campus
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