Sales & Operations Intern

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Summary:

The Sales Intern will focus on projects and company initiatives that are directly related to the Sales department. This individual works closely with their Mentor, the Sales Teams and our Customers to learn more about our Company, build their product knowledge and understand basic sales strategies. Our Sales Intern will develop their skills and knowledge in order to deliver customer solutions. This individual displays behaviors that support our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Job shadowing various roles and departments to learn about Van Meter
• Partner with Account Managers and Inside Sales to learn basic electrical industry and sale concepts
• Assist with oversight of projects from vendors, resolving customer problems, ensuring delivery of order
• Attend and participate in sales meetings
• Achieve a strong competency in all needed databases, tools, systems and processes
• Manage communication both internally and externally

• Perform assigned tasks as directed

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent internal and external customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong communication skills written and oral
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Self motivated and energetic
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic
• Dependable
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, able to analyze work load and establish priorities with deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
• Strong team orientation yet able to work independently

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• High School Graduate
• Currently enrolled in a College or University pursuing Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Considered a Leader
• Excellent ability to learn and implement new software packages quickly
• Proven people skills
• Able to commit to a set work schedule
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Environment & Physical Demand:

• Occasional (less than 1 time per week): Pushing, Climbing, Crouching, Vision acuity - far, Depth perception, Field of vision, Vision adjustment, Color vision, Driving, Works alone, Extended day, Work outdoors
• Some (less than 1/3 of the time): Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Bending @ the waist, Twisting upper body, Reaching
• Consistent (more than 2/3s of the time): Sitting, Working with hands, Working with fingers, Talking, Hearing, Vision acuity - near, Works with others, Customer contact, Work indoors

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Van Meter is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer