Sales and Web Lead Management Intern

Job description

Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship – Sales and Web Lead Management

About Upbound group, inc

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Practice Area Overview

The Sales & Web Lead Management Intern will gain exposure to coworker enablement operations, sales and web lead management, customer acquisition, AI chatbot and business technology within a large organization. Working alongside experienced business operations, product, and technology professionals, the intern will support initiatives that improve how web leads are captured, managed, converted, and engaged throughout the customer journey within Salesforce Lead Management system. The role is intended to provide hands-on experience and practical insight into how Salesforce, AI/Agentforce, digital channels, and data are used to support sales growth and customer acquisition.

Throughout the internship, potential areas of exposure include:

• Sales Lead Management – Supporting lead management processes, lead routing, follow up, and conversion initiatives to improve sales performance.
• Web Lead Management – Supporting the management of leads generated through web channels and identifying opportunities to improve the customer journey from web engagement through sales conversion.
• Coworker AI Enablement – Supporting AI-powered tools and recommendations that help coworkers prioritize leads, improve productivity, and enhance customer engagement.
• Salesforce Integrations – Gaining exposure to Salesforce integrations that connect web, sales, customer, and enterprise systems to support seamless lead management.
• Salesforce Campaigns – Supporting campaign customer data, campaign execution, lead targeting, and performance analysis to improve customer acquisition and engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Business, Marketing, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance, with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Coworker may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated interest in sales, digital marketing, customer acquisition, CRM, Salesforce, AI, or business technology.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business, sales, product, and technology teams.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership potential through academic achievement, internships, campus involvement, extracurricular activities, or other relevant experiences

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$23.00 per hour

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.