Fleet Sales Intern

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores - every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Start Date- May 18th, 2026 (Summer term)

This role is a located in Lexington, KY.

The Opportunity

Valvoline is seeking a motivated Fleet Sales Intern to support our Fleet Sales team with lead management and conversion activities. This role focuses on engaging with warm and cold leads, helping move prospects through the early stages of the sales funnel, and supporting overall pipeline development for the fleet business. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in B2B sales, customer engagement, and CRM-based lead management within a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, self-directed, and comfortable engaging with business contacts by phone and email.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Fleet Sales team with managing and organizing inbound and outbound leads
• Engage with warm and cold leads through email and phone outreach to qualify interest and identify next steps
• Support lead nurturing efforts by providing timely follow-ups and tracking responses in the CRM
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date lead records in CRM systems (e.g., Zoho or similar platforms)
• Help identify potential fleet customers and gather relevant business information to support sales efforts
• Coordinate with sales team members to ensure smooth handoff of qualified leads
• Assist with reporting and tracking lead conversion metrics and pipeline activity
•  Provide general administrative and project support to the Fleet Sales team as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable making outbound calls and conducting professional email correspondence
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred:

• Prior experience or coursework in sales, marketing, or business development
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Interest in the automotive, fleet, or B2B commercial industry

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in B2B sales and commercial lead management
• Exposure to enterprise CRM tools and sales pipeline methodologies
• Mentorship from experienced Fleet Sales professionals
• A meaningful addition to your professional portfolio in a recognized national brand
• Potential consideration for future full-time opportunities based on performance

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.