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.
- 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)
The Würth Difference:
- Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
- Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
- Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
- Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
Why Würth:
- Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
- Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
- Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
- Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
- 10 paid holidays
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in college and pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Strong interest in sales, business development, or marketing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work up to 40 hours per week for a three-month temporary period
- Previous internship or part-time work experience
- Willingness to learn and take direction in a professional environment
- Positive attitude and high standard of professionalism
What We Do
We are part of the Würth Group of companies, the largest of its kind with over $13 billion in sales and 80,000 employees worldwide! All over the world, more than three million customers trust in the products and service of Würth. Competence, quality and closeness to the customer are the foundation of our business. Wurth USA Inc. was founded in 1969 in Monsey, New York as WURTH Fastener Corporation, with only 1 internal employee and 2 sales representatives. Today, our sales force is 300 strong with 80 internal employees, each committed to our continued growth through the success of our customers. Our distribution network provides national coverage from three locations in NJ, FL, and NV. All orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt at a 99% fill rate. Our commitment to customers is demonstrated through first class service and the highest quality product available to the market. We do this through: • Listening to our customers and partners and committing ourselves to continuous improvements that result in higher levels of client satisfaction. • Providing employees with the most comprehensive training programs within our industry • Helping customers become more efficient and profitable • Empowering our employees to continually find new methods in running our business better • Maintaining and increasing a responsible commitment to environmental and regulatory guidelines
