Inside Sales Intern

Candidate Open House
When: Tuesday, October 29th, 3 PM - 6 PM
Where: Baton Rouge Office, 337 Highlandia Road 

Join us to learn more about BBP, explore open positions, and get a tour of our newly expanded headquarters, including the shop and training center. Visitors will spend about 30 minutes at the office. We look forward to meeting you!

About BBP:

BBP is at the forefront of industrial automation, creating solutions that enable our customers to excel in their fields. We believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth, teamwork, and innovation. We are currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Inside Sales Intern to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA.

BBP is hiring an Inside Sales Intern that will support the sales team in generating quotes, processing orders, and providing exceptional customer service. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales processes, customer relationship management, and product knowledge. The intern will assist in various tasks while learning the core functions of an inside sales role, contributing to the overall customer experience and satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing a general understanding of the company's products or services to provide accurate information to customers.
• Support the Inside Sales team by responding to customer inquiries and assisting with basic questions or directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, including contact information and customer notes.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings to gain product knowledge and understand sales processes.
• Assist in creating price quotes for products or services based on customer specifications and pricing guidelines.
• Help process customer orders accurately, ensuring completeness of all order details.
• Monitor and track order status and assist in providing customers with updates and delivery estimates.
• Support in resolving order discrepancies, shipping issues, and other customer concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, accounting, operations, and marketing, to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the sales team.

Education and/or Experience:

• Currently pursuing an Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Interest in technical sales, customer service, or related areas.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with various departments.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits of Internship:

• Gain hands-on experience in sales operations and customer service.
• Develop an understanding of sales processes and product knowledge.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Potential for future career opportunities within the company based on performance.

BBP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.