Business Development Intern

Job Title:  Business Development Intern

Job Code: BUSDEVINTERN001

SUMMARY: Provide assistance for various activities related to Business Development including market research, prospecting, lead generation and qualification. 

WAGE TYPE:  Hourly

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT/INTERNSHIP: Full time hours – Summer; Part-time hours – School year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contact potential customers
• Develop:
  • Marketing Strategies/Material
  • Business Development Strategies/Material
• Market Research:
  • Existing and potential markets, customers, competitors, products
• Coordinate/Manage
  • Customer Visits
  • Internal & External Meetings
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals

• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to:  National Sales Manager
• Supervises: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and Experience:

Expected: Minimum sophomore standing and currently pursuing bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred: Pursuing bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Entrepreneurship, or Engineering

Communication Skills:

• Very strong communication skills - written, verbal, presentation (PowerPoint).

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

Other Skills:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Must be a self-starter and able to ask questions to complete assignments on-time and with attention to detail
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.