Clarke Canova

Sales Intern

Hometown: Williamsburg, VA

Summer Intern Project

Sales Intern – Olympic Steel, Cleveland, OH


“My project centered on helping Olympic Steel explore new industries outside of our usual markets. I researched potential customers across the country and created an “Industry Playbook” for each sales representative that reports to the Cleveland division—a set of one-pagers that highlight prospective accounts and other helpful information by region. The goal was to shift away from more cyclical sectors and give the team a helpful tool to start conversations in new spaces. I’m proud of how the playbook turned out, and I hope it serves as a starting point for expanding into more diverse markets and increasing opportunities for the company.”

  • Why did you choose to intern for Olympic Steel?
    I chose to intern at Olympic because I can see that it is a company that I would like to be a part of. I love how this company is so relationship-based, and everyone works together so well to accomplish a set goal.


  • What do you hope to accomplish during your time here at Olympic Steel?
    I hope to learn more about the sales side of things when it comes to selling steel and keeping relationships with customers. 


  • What do you like to do in your free time?
    In my free time, I like to fish, work out, go kicking, and golf!


  • What is your proudest moment so far?
    By far my proudest accomplishment is winning the State Championship in soccer my senior year of high school.


  • What is your favorite quote?
    “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.” – Kevin Durant


  • Three words to describe me are:
    Hardworking • Determined • Motivated