Sales Intern - Independence, OH at thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc. in Independence, Ohio

Job Description:

Summary of Position:
The Sales Support Intern will be assisting ThyssenKrupp Materials NA- Copper & Brass Sales Div. with a variety of Sales, Purchasing and Business Development activities. The Intern will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the Inside Sales and Purchasing teams while learning valuable skills related to manufacturing in the aerospace, medical, electrical, automotive, and oil & gas markets. The Intern is required to work 40 hours per week and report to the Inside Sales Manager. The internship is assigned for 4 months, and is located in Southfield, MI.
The Sales Support Team Member will be exposed to:
• Interaction with Inside Sales, Outside Sales and Purchasing Teams on supply chain activities specific to customer & inventory management
• Use of business & information solutions including: SAP, Quickbase, Sharepoint, and others
• Opportunities to be creative, grow professionally and learn outside the classroom
Key Accountabilities:
• Support sales staff with a variety of supply chain related (purchasing and sales) activities
• Processes reports and paperwork locally as well as to and from corporate offices.
• Supports management team in performing various analytical projects, including working with spreadsheets, presentation and/or database applications
• Daily Cost / Pricing analysis for sales orders
• Attend meetings with team members to learn and understand the business & projects
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities, as needed.Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited university
o Junior or Senior academic standing
• Business, Sales, Marketing, International Business or any degree in the related field
o 3.0 or higher GPA
• Applicants should be competitive, assertive, and self-motivated. The ability to think critically, multi-task, and keep up in a fast-paced environment is critical. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public relations and business, and must have strong research and writing skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Experience with Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.Materials Services - With 480 branches in 40 countries the Business Area Materials Services concentrates on the worldwide trade of raw material and construction material. Coal, metals, gases, plastics in all shapes, qualities and dimensions as well as complex supply-chain solutions- this is for what this Business Area stands for.

Copper and Brass Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.At thyssenkrupp we have more than 161,000 employees in 78 countries and annual sales of almost €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world - but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that's right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.