Sales Engineer Intern - Foundry Group

Pyrotek • Columbia City, IN • 6h ago

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek. The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

The Sales Engineer Intern will gain entry-level experience by learning, applying, and performing Sales Engineering related functions, as assigned, while actively engaged and participating in a seasonal/temporary internship program. Support the Sales and Operations departments by assisting with market and customer research, evaluating sales performance, prospecting new business opportunities, and handling administrative tasks such as trip expense reports.

This internship will be located in the Columbia City/Ft. Wayne area. Some travel to customer sites via car to be expected.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p, May through August

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Actively engage and work in partnership with plant leadership and support personnel to understand manufacturing processes, varying from engineering, purchasing, production, and distribution.

Learn and support Sales Engineering responsibilities and functions, including but not limited to:

Participating in job shadowing of Sales Engineers to ascertain a realistic job preview.

Conducting market and customer research activities, utilizing the web, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, and various business publications.

Evaluating sales performance results against sales targets and presenting findings/conclusions.

Assisting with prospecting new business opportunities.

Generating sales trip/expense reports.

Create and/or attend mock proposal meetings and participate in Sales calls with Sales Engineers and management.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma and currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related field, plus one (1) year of completed course studies in area of emphasis.

Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Progressive thinker, flexible and team oriented.

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to exhibit and maintain a persuasive and credible presentation style.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, Project, etc. Ability to use a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software, a plus.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus skills. Ability to learn about and apply technical products to various industrial manufacturing processes.

Travel. Ability to travel domestically up to 50% by land or air. Valid ID or ability to obtain.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Working Environment

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in an office environment, with occasional work in an industrial manufacturing environment, where moderate background noise, presence of natural and artificial light, exposure to work temperatures from ambient to controlled, hard walking surfaces for standing and walking, and moderate amounts of airborne graphite dust, are present. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, etc., may be required.

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Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

California residents please take a moment to review our California Resident Applicant Data Collection Notice (https://www.pyrotek.com/assets/Documents-non-repository/CCPA-Notice-for-Applicants.pdf)

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