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Account Manager Internship - Spring 2024
This job posting is for University of Washington Students - Foster School of Business, enrolling in Marketing 496 for Spring Quarter 2024.
WHO WE ARE
General Plastics Manufacturing Company, located in Tacoma, Washington
We are a manufacturer of rigid and flexible polyurethane foam and build-to-print composite parts, specializing in Aerospace and Defense markets.
General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.
From the oceans' depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!POSITION SUMMARY
This Account Manager Internship will be in partnership with the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and Marketing 496 curriculum. It will run for Spring Quarter 2024 and will be approximately 10- 15 hours per week.
This position will focus on all aspect of the selling process including lead management and generation, qualifying potential sales leads, working with our inside and outside sales teams, experiencing the collaboration of sales and operations in a full-scale manufacturing plant, participating in an industry trade show, learning to use Salesforce software, working on a marketing campaign, customer ride-alongs, and initiating your own sales campaign.
Requirements
REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, or Business Administration at the University of Washington, Foster School of Business, with at least one quarter remaining before graduation.
- Must be enrolled in Marketing 496 for Spring Quarter 2024
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Business acumen for sales and sales operations
- Understanding of concepts of sales negotiations
- Demonstrated examples of excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
We manufacture advanced products in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. If you are interested in a career in domestic manufacturing, then this internship would offer you exposure to all levels of customer development from concept to commercialization. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.
The compensation for this internship is $20-$23 per hour. There is also a possibility that this internship could be extended through the Summer of 2024 with up to 30 hours work per week.
ITAR - US Persons Status
Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement
General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.
Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.
**We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**
