Job Description

Interco has an opening for an intern in the Business Development department. The intern will report directly to the Vice President of Business Development. The position requires a self-starter with the ability to follow clear instructions. The right candidate will display a motivated attitude and an eagerness to excel in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong competitive desire to succeed.

This is an excellent OPPORTUNITY FOR A CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENT OR RECENT GRADUATE to interact with professionals in a growing trader environment, develop and cultivate proven creative marketing techniques, and work hand-in-hand with a renowned business development expert and strategist.

Responsibilities include:

• Prospect account leads through CRM provisioning and direct prospect interaction
• Work directly with a Sr. Trader to learn the ins-and-outs of Metals Trading from an experienced veteran
• Interact with suppliers regarding the purchase of their materials
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers
• Build relationships by building trust, working through issues, developing strategies, etc
• Input and record transaction data in proprietary ERP system
• Attend daily meetings as required to obtain information pertaining to procurement requirements

Qualifications

• Current student in pursuit of a degree in business, marketing, communication, or related field
• Eagerness to close a deal
• Work experience in Sales, Customer Service, or other roles where organization and structure was a key function of the role
• Excellent decision-making and advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills -- puzzle-solving is very helpful
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels, both written and spoken
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and utilizing CRM software is preferred

Additional Information

Term:

• Start Date: September 2019 or earlier as schedules permit
• End Date: November 2019 or later as schedules permit
• Weekly time commitment: 20-40 hours
• Hours of operation: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Qualified candidates must be a CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENT OR RECENT GRADUATE and should submit resume in PDF or Word format as an attachment. Phone interviews scheduled with prospective candidates before in-person facility tour and interview will be scheduled

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Salary: $8.00 to $12.00 /hour

Candidates should submit resume in PDF or Word format as an attachment. Phone interviews scheduled with prospective candidates.