Job Description

Interco has an opening for a Business Development Intern in the Industrial Metals Trading Department at the company's Commercial Operations office on The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri. We are looking for someone who wants to be great and work for a great company.

This job consists of conducting market analysis and making calls to Fortune 500 companies, setting phone calls, Teams meetings, etc. An outstanding candidate should be able to write articulate and succinct emails, process and analyze information and synthesize both pricing and market information back to the commercial team. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, with the ability to work both in a team environment and alone. The candidate will be evaluated on the quality of leads produced and the overall success achieved by the team. This position can lead to a full-time role as a Business Development Representative.

The company emphasizes practical training over formal orientation, with intern progression to roles like Business Development Representative or Commercial Trader based on performance. The Intern will collaborate daily in a fast-paced environment valuing constructive criticism and where learning opportunities are continuous. Interco values of practical learning experiences over traditional desk-based internships. Interco aims to prepare interns for real-world tasks mirroring those of experienced professionals within the company's sales environment.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to conduct thorough market analysis, including research on industry trends, competitors, and potential opportunities, particularly within the Fortune 500 landscape
• Comfortable making calls and setting up meetings (including phone calls and Teams meetings) with potential clients, demonstrating professionalism and persistence
• Strong skills in processing and analyzing information, including the ability to synthesize pricing and market information and communicate insights to the commercial team
• A focus on achieving goals and producing quality leads, with a willingness to be evaluated on the success achieved by the team
• Ability to work effectively both in a collaborative team environment and independently, demonstrating initiative and responsibility
• Willingness to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the Commercial Operations office, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• A commitment to representing Interco with integrity and enthusiasm, aligning with the company's values and mission

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write articulate and succinct emails and engage effectively with clients and team members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and find creative solutions

The company is currently undergoing a significant surge in growth, driven by multiple influential factors that strongly indicate continuous and rapid growth in the years ahead. The pivotal role of a Business Development Intern offers the ideal candidate an unparalleled chance to acquire essential training and firsthand experience in the industry, facilitating a seamless transition to the position of Business Development Representative at Interco. This exceptional opportunity presents the selected candidate with the potential to attain unprecedented levels of commercial and financial success.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $15/Hr
• Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM.
• This position does not offer healthcare benefits
• This position is open to local students only

As a matter of company policy, Interco does not sponsor employment visas or hire from out of the USA nor does the company sponsor candidates who do not currently reside within the USA without an existing H-1B visa.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. Interco Trading Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time; including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.

Candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work remotely: No

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About Interco

The company is an industry leader providing recycling services to companies throughout the Western Hemisphere. Interco has been recycling computers, batteries, metals, and electronics with a focused track record of innovation and integrity since 1996. The company specializes in the placement of smelter-ready materials catering to commercial, industrial, dealer, and government organizations nationwide.

The Interco recycling facilities are separated into three departments: nonferrous metals, computers and electronics, and battery processing. The nonferrous facility is located on the 40-acre main campus in Madison (IL) while the computers and electronics are processed in Edwardsville where the Administrative and some logistics offices are located. The commercial department is located on The Hill in St. Louis.

The patent-pending 22-acre 225,000 sqft Critical Mineral Recovery™ Lithium-ion battery processing plant in Fredericktown, Missouri opened in Q3 2023