Foundry Sales Engineer Intern

Job Summary

We are a diverse, global team of highly trained engineers and technical manufacturing experts serving in the best interests of our many industry partners. Our mission has always been to do the right thing every time for our customers and remain their long-term trusted partner.

Pyrotek helps its customers and partners around the world win against their strongest competitors with Efficiency of Technology. That means you are more competitive and productive long term with the best solutions for every problem. And it means you get the latest engineered technology from a company that has always been at the forefront of innovation.

Today, we’re more than 3,000 people strong, with more than 80 locations in more than 35 countries. Manufacturing plants, research & development centers, local service and engineering teams.

We’ve grown a lot over the years, but our mission of always doing the right thing is the same one we started with in 1956. Our work has always been inspired by the customers we know well. Honest and genuine in our relationships. Curious, innovative and sound in our approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Pyrotek Sales Internship Program is a robust twelve-week program that provides an inside look into the full-time role of a Sales Engineer. Interns work side by side with Pyrotek Sales Engineers and Operations professionals to experience our "learn by doing culture" through:

• Job Shadowing
• Prospect Meetings & Client Visits
• Sales Challenge & Mock Proposal Meetings
• Prospecting & Communication Training
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Processes
• One-on-one Coaching & Mentoring Program
• Meet & network with Pyrotek leaders

Your Summer at Pyrotek:

We are looking for internally driven individuals excited to explore a career in sales and client relations that is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially.  Your internship at Pyrotek could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. 

The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.  

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.

Qualifications

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 vary writing style to meet business needs. 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. 
• 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 10% 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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