Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have created an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, productivity, innovation, and growth.

Our internship program will give you a chance to get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs, and can be expected to gain valuable insight that can further your interest in your chosen career field.

Summary of Internship

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sales Development Intern that will focus on new construction and lab set up. This person will utilize existing software within the construction industry to focus on business development in new lab start up and construction opportunities. The intern would be responsible for following up on queries and seeking out new leads in this space. The goal is to build a more robust lead funnel for future construction and new lab start up opportunities for the furniture group.

While we currently work with General Contractors or Sub Contractors, the goal is to begin dialogue with architectural and engineering firms to begin to spec in our products during the design phase instead of hoping the general contractor or sub contractor will purchase our products based on generic specifications from the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Firms.

Essential Functions

• Effective project management adhering to established timelines for customers - track in Salesforce.com including selling processes of newly acquired products, excel, etc.
• Utilize existing database to establish dialogue with architecture & engineering firms and general contractors to have Thermo Fisher products specified on upcoming builds in construction.
• Work on new furniture sales, new lab startups, retro fitting existing labs and new laboratory designs.
• Build rapport with decision makers on future products. Construction opportunities can have lead times that exceed 36 months so preliminary introductions on value add offerings is critical.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a background in facilities, construction management, building construction technology and science or similar
• Must have the ability to talk to individuals that may not have the science background but need assistance in finding scientific products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in construction or in working with contractors

• Effective project management skills
• Utilize existing databases including excel, SFDC, Mainframe
• Strong communication skills when working with external and internal customers
• Build rapport with decision makers on future products
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task
• Diligent attention to detail

As the world’s leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific's professionals develop critical solutions—and build rewarding careers. They help customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure food is safe, and so much more. When you #StartYourStory with Thermo Fisher, you are guaranteed meaningful work - both personally and professionally.