What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship - Business Development position at AWP Safety?
Company Description
The AWP Safety Summer Internship Program provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that empowers students and young professionals with our Business Development team. This program offers interns the chance to engage in impactful projects that directly contribute to our company’s operations and strategic goals.
What You’ll Experience:
- Real-World Projects: Interns work on meaningful projects that shape AWP’s success and advance their own skills.
- Mentorship & Community: Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor and gains access to a network of former interns who have transitioned into full-time roles.
- Career Exploration: Through our "Journey-to-the-Job" seminars, interns will hear from AWP Safety leaders about career paths and professional growth within the industry.
- Team-Building & Networking Activities: Enjoy weekly luncheons, coffee chats, leadership panels, and social events, including a Guardians baseball game and National Intern Day celebration.
- Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer activities, such as supporting the Boys and Girls Club, reflecting our values of ownership, trust, and leadership.
Job Description
The 10 week program runs from mid-May to early-August at AWP Safety’s corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio, immersing interns in a dynamic work culture. Key activities include:
- Skills Workshops: Including StrengthsFinder assessments, resume writing, and mock interviews to prepare for full-time roles.
- Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work on projects like "Gen Z in the Workplace" with interns across departments to broaden perspectives and foster collaboration.
- Leadership Development Series: Sessions on conflict management, personal branding, and career tips enhance professional and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Market quantification
- CapEx/OpEx Spending by major utility / GC
- Go to market strategies – how the utility spends
- External factors (DBE/Bid approach)
- Account selling
- Identification of decision makers
- Influencers
- Core macro trends impacting account / budget cycles
- Monitor spends
- Channel selling
- Identification of key channel partners
- Geographic identification of likely work progression to develop sales strategy
Qualifications
- Open to rising juniors and seniors currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service orientation.
- Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tasks.
- Interest in gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, safety-focused industry.
- A commitment to personal and professional growth, with a willingness to engage in learning and development activities.
Additional Information
This position is full time, temporary, non-benefits eligible at $20/hour.
Join us for a transformative experience that combines professional development with community impact. Apply today to make your mark with AWP Safety!
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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