Jobs at Van Meter Inc.

Supports industrial automation sales initiatives through job shadowing, customer site visits, technical solution development, demonstrations, trade shows, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern builds technical expertise, learns sales strategies, assists customers and internal teams, and participates in training and professional development activities.

Supply Chain Interns support pricing, purchasing, inventory management, sales analysis, and product strategy. Responsibilities include reviewing operational metrics, analyzing product data, assisting with product launches and transitions, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating on business projects. The intern will complete and present a capstone project while gaining experience in Sales Support processes and operational efficiency.

Supports industrial automation engineering projects through application research, product selection, estimation, BOM development, technical documentation, configuration, programming, testing, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support. The intern collaborates with engineering, sales, suppliers, and customers while learning automation systems, controls, integration, safety practices, and project processes. Overnight travel to customer sites may be required.

Supports project coordination for electrical distribution, lighting, and gear projects. Responsibilities include shadowing project teams, assisting with customer solutions and design processes, attending training and industry events, supporting event setup, completing administrative tasks, and traveling to customer sites. The intern collaborates with cross-functional teams and gains exposure to project management, engineering, automation, robotics, and information technology careers.

Supports project coordination for electrical distribution, lighting, and gear projects. Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration, customer-site visits, event and trade-show support, assisting with lighting and gear solutions, administrative tasks, and learning project development and design processes. The internship provides exposure to customer interactions, vendors, field operations, and technical industry practices.

Supports customer relationships and product sales initiatives through customer visits, inventory management, product demonstrations, joint sales calls, order processing, and product replenishment. The intern works with Account Managers, Product Specialists, manufacturer representatives, and mentors while identifying customer needs and improvement opportunities. The role includes local travel to customer and branch locations, inventory-related physical tasks, product training, and exposure to industrial, automation, warehouse, and distribution environments.

Rotational supply chain intern supporting pricing, purchasing, inventory management, sales analysis, product launches, and process improvement. The role analyzes operational and product-line data, collaborates on cross-functional projects, rotates through departments, shadows professionals, and presents a capstone project. Interns gain exposure to sales support, business operations, customer journeys, and strategic functions while developing analytical, technical, and leadership skills.

Industrial Sales Interns gain hands-on experience in industrial automation, technical sales, customer engagement, and solution development. Responsibilities include job shadowing automation teams, supporting technical solutions, joining customer site visits, developing product expertise, assisting with training materials, attending events and demonstrations, and collaborating across departments. The role requires strong communication, analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to travel to customer, branch, and event locations.

Inside Sales Intern supporting customer communication, order entry, account support, inventory management, fulfillment, warehouse coordination, reporting, and process improvement. The rotational program provides exposure to multiple departments, customer-facing functions, and business operations. The intern will collaborate on projects, develop professional skills, and complete and present a capstone project. The role is primarily on-site and involves working across office, warehouse, and operational environments.

Processes accounts payable transactions, including matching invoices with purchase orders, coding and entering invoices, preparing checks and ACH payments, reconciling accounts, maintaining documentation, monitoring payment status, and supporting financial close and audits. The role also handles filing, mail distribution, and coordination with the finance team while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment processing.

Operations intern supporting warehouse and distribution center activities, including receiving, picking, shipping, inventory management, process analysis, procedure improvement, and operational projects. The rotational program provides exposure to multiple departments, business processes, customer-facing functions, and cross-functional collaboration. Interns complete and present a capstone project while developing professional, technical, analytical, and leadership skills in a primarily on-site warehouse and office environment.

Processes accounts payable transactions, including matching invoices with purchase orders, preparing payments, coding and entering invoices, reconciling accounts, maintaining documentation, and monitoring payment status. Supports financial close cycles and audits while ensuring compliance with accounting procedures. The role also handles check requests, file maintenance, incoming mail, and collaboration with the finance team.

Manages national contractor and OEM accounts, drives sales growth, supports product selection, negotiates pricing, and resolves customer issues. Owns customer relationships, account strategy, pricing, inventory planning, and large opportunities. Partners with account managers, vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to improve margins and service delivery. Provides market intelligence, mentors inside sales staff, supports hiring and training, and makes significant commercial decisions.

Sell products and services to construction, contractor, and OEM customers via phone and office interactions. Manage inbound/outbound communications, assist with product selection, prepare quotes and sales orders, track inventory and delivery, and collaborate with outside sales and vendors to resolve issues and support account activity.

Manages customer relationships, supports existing accounts, identifies new business, coordinates sales, develops customer-specific selling strategies, analyzes buying patterns, and collaborates with inside sales and technicians. The role includes product demonstrations, project support, reporting, customer visits, relationship development, and maintaining technical knowledge. Approximately 15% travel is required for training and customer support.

Sells products and services to construction, contractor, OEM, and individual customers by phone and in-office. Manages inbound and outbound communications, assists with product selection, prepares quotes and orders, provides inventory and delivery information, maintains customer relationships, analyzes transaction reports, and coordinates with vendors and outside sales. Resolves customer issues, supports purchasing and order delivery, and provides sales data for database entry.

Coordinate operational execution of customer services from proposal through renewal. Manage service requests, contracts, invoicing, renewals, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication to ensure timely, accurate delivery and continuous improvement.

Coordinate operational and transactional execution of customer service offerings from quote through renewal. Manage service requests, contract lifecycle, invoicing, and cross-functional communication. Monitor orders, track renewals, drive process improvements, and support recurring revenue by ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent service delivery.

Coordinate and oversee contractor and industrial projects from initiation through completion. Act as liaison between customers, vendors, and sales; manage purchasing, schedules, sales orders, drawings, deliveries, and progress updates; resolve customer issues and analyze order reports to ensure timely project completion.

Design and implement industrial control and automation solutions (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, MCCs) for manufacturing clients. Gather requirements, produce functional specifications, estimate scopes, present designs, oversee implementation, develop standards, and prepare technical documentation and testing protocols. Support sales and research new automation technologies to improve productivity and safety.