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Marketing & Sales Strategy Intern

Pfeiffer Vacuum
Virginia Beach, United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

Build Experience That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking motivated students for a project-based summer internship that provides meaningful, hands-on experience within a global industrial organization.

You’ll apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting, collaborate with experienced team members, and contribute to initiatives that support real business operations across engineering, operations, service, supply chain, and customer-facing functions.

This internship is designed to give you structured experience while taking ownership of defined projects that make an impact.

 

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Support development of a structured go-to-market strategy for systems-building initiatives
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to align product capabilities with market needs
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis
  • Assist in development of value propositions, messaging frameworks, and sales enablement tools
  • Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives to improve commercial effectiveness

This role provides exposure to strategic planning, project coordination, and real-world execution within a collaborative and results-driven environment.

 

Key Goals & Outcomes

By the conclusion of the internship, you will:

  • Contribute to development of a defined go-to-market framework
  • Deliver structured market research insights and competitive findings
  • Support creation of commercial tools that assist sales teams
  • Gain cross-functional exposure across marketing, sales, engineering, and operations

 

What Can You Expect from an Internship with Busch Vacuum Solutions?

During the internship, participants gain valuable hands-on experience in a structured professional environment.

This program is built to put your education into action, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real projects that support core business functions across our organization.

Interns are assigned defined projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and gain exposure to how a global organization operates across multiple departments and disciplines.

As an intern, you will not only be an integral part of your local team, but you will also have the opportunity to network and engage with other interns and professionals across U.S. locations.

 

Internship Perks

  • Paid Internship ($20/hour, up to 29 hours per week)
  • Exposure to a real-world professional environment within a global organization
  • Professional development workshops (resume writing, salary negotiation, personal branding, career readiness, and more)
  • Mentorship with top-tier experienced industry professionals
  • Networking opportunities with business leaders, executives, and fellow interns
  • Company-sponsored team events and engagement activities

 

What We’re Looking For

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate (rising Junior or Senior preferred) or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Freshman and Sophomore students are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including data organization, analysis, and pivot tables preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market and competitive data
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into structured documentation
  • Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Interest in commercial strategy and technical product positioning

Eligibility Requirements

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Company

Pfeiffer Vacuum

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