Here at UPG, our motto is “Stronger Together”! Our success continues to be driven from within, starting with our dedicated employees who operate with a sense of urgency, commitment to customers and flexibility to do what is right. Founded in 2014, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Contractors Steel powered by UPG is looking for a Summer Intern for our Hammond, IN facility. The Sales Interns will focus on training to become a business development and customer retention expert for structural steel products and processing offered by Contractors Steel. This paid internship will provide valuable, hands-on opportunities to learn from industry professionals.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and apply technical sales techniques
• Research potential markets & sectors
• Analyze and interpret sales data
• Conduct account database maintenance using our ERP
• Assist management with special projects for commercial team
• Safely observe various internal processing operations to acquire professional technical knowledge
• Prospect for new business and maximize potential growth opportunities
• Conduct competitive market intelligence
• Forecast sales trends, sales dollars and communicate competitive situations
• Maintain and enhance our sales position with a small group of existing customers through phone and email communication
• Business plan development and execution
• Interact with commercial team through job shadowing and assisting with quotes and orders for customers and prospective accounts
• Interface for customer quality issues

Position Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation date in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025. Engineering Technology majors preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and results oriented
• Ability to manage own time effectively and to work autonomously
• Highly organized and accountable for own actions
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Can communicate effectively across all channels and build relationships easily
• Proficient MS office suite skills
• Ability to interpret blueprints and CAD files, a plus
• Familiarity with basic metallurgy, a plus
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Diversity & Inclusion StatementUPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.