What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc?
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Summer Intern at Ryerson, you will be responsible for you are responsible for learning, the way that Ryerson completes daily transactions in hopes you will want to come back as a full-time employee if afforded the opportunity.
- Spend time with different departments to learn all important aspects of the business
- Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
- Tasked with projects on opportunities for process improvements in varying areas and works individually as well as with department leads to come up with solutions for improvement
- Tasks must be completed with speed and accuracy
- Learn quoting/order entry process and handle sales calls meeting customer's demands while providing satisfactory service
- Other duties as assigned by management and supervisions
- All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Must be working towards Bachelor Degree
- Prior sales or industry experience is preferred
- Excellent professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
- Proficiency within Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) required
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
- Positive attitude, competitive, goal-oriented, driven with a passion to excel
- Flexible and solutions-oriented
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.