Business Development Intern

Wurth Industry US; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year

Job summary

Wurth Industry US is looking for a Business Development Intern to assist the sales team in Roanoke, Virginia. This temporary role is designed for current college students who want to gain hands-on experience in sales and business development.

The intern will contribute to lead generation activities, conduct research, and support marketing initiatives for our products and services. We seek candidates with a strong interest in sales and excellent communication skills. The role offers flexible hours up to 40 per week for 3 months.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing relevant degree.
• Previous internship or part-time work experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying potential customers.
• Support development and distribution of marketing content.
• Help schedule and coordinate meetings with prospective customers.
• Conduct basic research on competitors and market trends.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team.

Skills

Strong interest in sales

Willingness to learn

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Education

Current college student in Business, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Development Intern is a temporary role (3 months) designed for current college students who are interested in exploring a career in sales and business development. This position provides hands‑on learning opportunities to support the sales team by assisting with research, prospect outreach, and marketing initiatives. The intern will gain exposure to business development practices and collaborate with internal teams while contributing to lead generation activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying potential customers using prospecting databases, social media, and networking tools.
• Support the development and distribution of marketing content introducing company products and services.
• Help schedule and coordinate introductory meetings with prospective customers.
• Participate in collaborative sessions with sales team members to understand customer needs and sales strategies.
• Conduct basic research on competitors and market trends.
• Assist in preparing customer presentations and materials.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team, including report updates and tracking activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Sales Department.

Education/Experience

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Previous internship or part‑time work experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interest in sales, business development, or marketing.
• Willingness to learn and take direction in a professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and high standard of professionalism.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week for a 3‑month temporary period (based on college class schedule).

The Wurth Difference

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry.
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention.
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly.
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis.

Why Wurth

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service.
• Health benefits and programs — medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• Additional benefits: 401(k), short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service.
• 10 paid holidays.

EEOC Statement

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectionate preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

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