Business Development Intern: Hands-On Sales & Lead Gen

Wurth Industry USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Leave after year of service

Job summary

Wurth Industry USA seeks a Business Development Intern for a 3-month program in Roanoke, VA. This role supports the sales team with research, prospect outreach, and marketing activities to drive lead generation.

You will collaborate with internal teams, gain exposure to business development practices, and contribute to customer presentations and materials. The internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Marketing

Communication

Teamwork

Research

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Current college student pursuing degree in Business, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or related field

Previous internship or part-time work helpful but not required

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Wurth Industry USA seeks a Business Development Intern for a 3-month program in Roanoke, VA. This role supports the sales team with research, prospect outreach, and marketing activities to drive lead generation.

You will collaborate with internal teams, gain exposure to business development practices, and contribute to customer presentations and materials. The internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.