Job Description

Interco has an opening for a paid Fall Business Development Intern in the Metals Trading department at the company's Commercial Operations division located on The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri. This job consists of B2B prospecting, making phone calls, and scheduling video conference meetings. The BDR intern interacts with Fortune 500 companies. The BDR intern should progress toward making and closing deals.

Candidates should be able to process and analyze information and communicate feedback and market information. They need to be results-oriented with the ability to work in a team environment. The BDR intern will be evaluated on work ethic, attention to detail, and quality of leads produced.

This position can lead to a full-time role as a Business Development Representative.

Qualifications

Skills:

Ability to follow a script to make prospecting phone calls
Skilled at taking precise notes and gleaning insight from conversations
Capacity to follow instructions and ask questions when necessary
Talented communicator – experience in sales a plus
Competence writing clearly and concisely

Qualifications:

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Competitive “winning” attitude

The role of a Business Development Intern offers an opportunity to acquire essential training and firsthand experience in sales and procurement. The best BDR interns may transition to the position of Business Development Representative at Interco. This opportunity presents the selected candidate with the potential to attain commercial and financial success.