Sales Intern - Residential (Summer Semester 2026)

Internships Lexington, Kentucky

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Big Ass Who?
 
We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.
 
That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.
 
Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.
 
Opportunity
 

Big Ass interns don’t fetch coffee, make copies or staple papers! As a Residential Sales Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in the Big Ass sales process, partnering with Senior Sales professionals to help drive revenue and strengthen customer relationships.


In this role, you'll contribute to real projects while developing practical skills in sales techniques, problem-solving, market analysis, and client engagement. You'll get exposure to the full BAF sales cycle, learn how to use industry-leading sales software and reporting tools, and understand how to support broader growth strategies.
 
If you're driven, eager to learn, and excited for meaningful, real-world experience this summer, we encourage you to apply. Join an awesome team and help make the world safer, healthier, and more productive, one customer at a time!

What You'll Do

  • Support our awesome Residential Sales team by preparing sales materials, maintaining CRM records in Salesforce, and assisting with data entry and incoming calls. 

  • Conduct market analysis by researching market trends for residential fans, competitor activities, and new business opportunities. 
  • Engage with clients by being the point person for inbound residential calls, screening and qualifying inbound leads through Bugspot for our trade program and showrooms, while conducting the follow-up process to ensure top-of-the-line customer engagement. 
  • Support Marketing and Field Sales by assisting with their Campaigns.
  • Run weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
  • Work closely with experienced sales team members and other departments as needed. 

What You'll Bring

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills, ready to chat with BAF customers over the phone and email
  • Exceptional organizational skills; must be able to multitask
  • Familiarity with Google and MS Suite is helpful
  • A positive, and proactive attitude, ready to learn quickly on the job
  • Able to work in-office Monday-Friday
 

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application.

The Interview Process

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter!  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description!

2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Creative Director! Here, you'll learn more about the scope of the summer project and cover all of the in-depth details of the position. An additional member of the team may also join this virtual meeting to provide insight from their role.

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.

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