GROWMARK Energy Intern

Growmark; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

GROWMARK Energy Intern in Nashville, IL seeks a student pursuing a Marketing, Communications, or Agriculture degree to support energy product sales and customer accounts. You’ll assist with delivery, pricing strategies, and marketing tasks while learning from experienced managers in a collaborative setting.

The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in sales, logistics, and market research within the Energy Division, emphasizing professional growth and cross-functional teamwork at a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Marketing, Communications, or Agriculture degree at a 4-year university.
• Status: at least a junior (2nd semester) or senior (1st semester) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales and delivery of energy products to key customer accounts.
• Assist with achieving company goals and objectives to grow the business.
• Support development of sales strategies to generate profitable sales in a region.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers and industry representatives.
• Collaborate on marketing research and project-related analysis.
• Create and tailor advertising and sales support materials.

Skills

Sales support

Marketing concepts

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing/Communications/Agriculture degree

Job description

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GROWMARK Energy Intern - GROWMARK, Inc. - Nashville, IL

Company: GROWMARK, Inc.

State: IL

SALARY: $19.00/hour

BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

This internship is designed to build upon a candidate’s demonstrated entrepreneurial drive by providing access to energy products and equipment, customer accounts, delivery and logistical management, marketing concepts, sales and territory maintenance, and other critical functions required to sustain and grow a profitable sales territory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under direct supervison of the Location Manager and/or Energy Sales Manager:

Assist with the sales and delivery of energy products to key customer accounts.

Assist with the facilitating of company goals and objectives to grow the business.

Provides assistance with and implement sales strategies that generate profitable sales to existing and prospective customers within a specific region.

Build and maintain professional relationships with customers, industry representatives, and employees.

Participate and facilitate the development of a strategic project that adds value to the department.

Conduct marketing research and analysis in conjunction with your project

Customize and produce advertising and sales support materials, including direct mailers, literature, presentations, program introductions, and other materials.

Understands the various roles and structure of Energy Division and works collaboratively with all areas to identify opportunities for improved customer service.

Projects a positive, professional image in all workings with customers, industry representatives, and employees.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be pursuing a Marketing, Communications, or Agriculture Degree at a 4 year university, with a status of at least a second semester junior or first semester senior in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Where required by law, must possess or obtain a selling or solicitor’s license.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Must be willing to work hours beyond those considered “normal.”

Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions. Working conditions may occasionally include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits package is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to paid time off, a fully funded pension, and more.

We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future with comprehensive retirement plans for long-term financial stability.

Offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Pension
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

Nearest Major Market: Mount Vernon
Job Segment: Sales Support, Marketing Communications, Communications, Market Research, Electrical, Sales, Marketing, Engineering