The Role
Support marketing and sales activities for a manufacturing company: assist with content creation, social media, CRM and database maintenance, market research, sales proposals, lead tracking, basic data reporting, cross-functional coordination, and administrative tasks while learning product and sales processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Job Summary:
The Marketing & Sales Intern supports marketing, sales, and customer engagement activities within a manufacturing environment. This role assists with market research, sales support, content development, and data analysis to help drive brand awareness, customer relationships, and revenue growth. The internship provides hands‑on exposure to industrial sales and marketing operations while developing practical business and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing Support:
- Assist with the development and distribution of marketing materials, including sales brochures, presentations, and digital content.
- Support social media, website updates, email campaigns, and other marketing initiatives as assigned.
- Conduct market and competitor research to support marketing and sales strategies.
- Help maintain marketing databases, contact lists, and CRM records.
Sales Support:
- Assist the sales team with preparing proposals, quotes, presentations, and customer communications.
- Support lead tracking and follow‑up activities in coordination with sales staff.
- Participate in sales meetings, trade show preparation, or customer visits as appropriate.
- Help analyze sales data and prepare basic reports on pipeline activity and performance.
Cross‑Functional & Operational Support:
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to understand product offerings and customer applications.
- Assist with organizing samples, product documentation, and internal sales resources.
- Support special projects related to marketing campaigns, sales process improvements, or customer outreach.
Administrative & Learning Activities:
- Maintain organized files and documentation related to marketing and sales activities.
- Learn and follow company policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to build knowledge of manufacturing, products, and sales processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Marketing, Business, Communications, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Interest in marketing, sales, or business development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework or experience related to marketing, sales, or data analysis.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or marketing platforms.
- Interest in manufacturing, industrial products, or B2B sales environments.
- Experience with social media, content creation, or basic graphic design tools.
The base pay range for this role is $23 – $27 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Compensation ranges are provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program in Marketing, Business, Communications, Sales, or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Interest in marketing, sales, or business development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Coursework or experience related to marketing, sales, or data analysis.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or marketing platforms.
- Experience with social media, content creation, or basic graphic design tools.
- Interest in manufacturing, industrial products, or B2B sales environments.
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The Company
What We Do
Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission-critical low-voltage electrical distribution equipment — UL891 switchboards, UL67 panelboards, integrated power centers and solar-ready switchboards. Based in the Sacramento/Rancho Cordova area, BPP focuses on fast lead times, custom engineering and in-house manufacturing to supply data centers, hospitals and industrial customers with reliable power distribution solutions.
