What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Intern position at Würth Industry USA?
POSITION SUMMARY The Business Development Intern is a temporary role (3 months) designed for current college students who are interested in exploring a career in sales and business development. This position provides hands-on learning opportunities to support the sales team by assisting with research, prospect outreach, and marketing initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to business development practices and collaborate with internal teams while contributing to lead generation activities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying potential customers using prospecting databases, social media, and networking tools.
- Support the development and distribution of marketing content introducing company products and services.
- Help schedule and coordinate introductory meetings with prospective customers.
- Participate in collaborative sessions with sales team members to understand customer needs and sales strategies.
- Conduct basic research on competitors and market trends.
- Assist in preparing customer presentations and materials.
- Provide general administrative support to the sales team, including report updates and tracking activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Sales Department.
Education/Experience
- Current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Previous internship or part-time work experience is helpful but not required.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Strong interest in sales, business development, or marketing.
Page 2 of 2
- Willingness to learn and take direction in a professional environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and high standard of professionalism.
- Ability to work up to 40 hours per week for a 3-month temporary period (based on college class schedule)
Salary : $25,000 - $40,000
