Marketing & Business Development Intern

OBR Management; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in real projects

Exposure to professional tools and platforms

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A leading cooling tower solutions provider is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Intern in Grandview Heights, Ohio for Summer 2026. This position focuses on lead research, CRM organization, and marketing operations. Ideal for students pursuing degrees in marketing or business, this role offers hands-on experience with real projects driving pipeline growth and customer engagement. The internship provides flexible hours between 25 to 35 per week and pays $21 to $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and effective research capabilities required.
• Interest in learning and using various digital tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research leads using various online tools.
• Identify and qualify potential clients based on specific criteria.
• Assist with CRM data entry and organization.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Research skills and attention to detail

Organizational skills and multitasking

Interest in marketing and business development

Familiarity with CRM systems

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, business, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Dynamics CRM

Excel

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn

Job description

With over 30 years of experience, OBR Cooling Towers has grown into a nationwide leader in cooling tower solutions, supporting critical infrastructure across refineries, power generation, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, and beyond. Backed by a team of 360+ employees across 10+ locations, we deliver the scale, speed, and technical expertise our customers rely on.

Our vertically integrated model includes engineering, inspections, parts supply, field services, custom fabrication, logistics, and preventative maintenance—allowing us to provide full-service solutions that maximize reliability, extend equipment life, and reduce downtime.

POSITION OVERVIEW

OBR Companies is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Intern for Summer 2026 to support lead research, business development efforts, CRM organization, and marketing operations. This internship is ideal for a student interested in marketing, business development, sales support, market research, or commercial operations who wants hands‑on experience inside a growing industrial business.

This role will work from our office in Grandview Heights, Ohio and will support real projects tied to pipeline growth, customer engagement, lead follow‑up, and marketing execution. The intern will gain exposure to how marketing, business development, and sales work together to identify opportunities, organize data, improve communication, and support revenue growth.

LOCATION

Grandview Heights, Ohio

FORMAT

On‑site

DATES

May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026

HOURS

25 to 35 hours per week

PAY

$21 to $23 per hour

SCHEDULE

Some flexibility available based on class or summer commitments

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research inbound leads and target accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Google Search, Google Maps, company websites, and related tools.
• Help identify and qualify companies that may be a fit for OBR’s services based on industry, facility type, geography, and likely need.
• Support follow‑up efforts for inbound leads, website visitors, existing customers, and prospect lists generated through marketing and business development programs.
• Assist with outreach preparation by gathering contact details, company background, facility insights, and relevant messaging points.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate records in Dynamics CRM and HubSpot.
• Help improve CRM visibility by keeping contact, company, lead, and activity data organized and current.
• Support list building and segmentation for outreach and marketing campaigns.
• Help identify companies that have interacted with OBR through website activity, prior purchases, quote requests, campaign engagement, or other touchpoints.
• Use AI tools to help improve customer communication, email messaging, follow‑up notes, and outreach drafts.
• Assist with campaign support, light reporting, and administrative marketing tasks as needed.
• Work with the marketing and business development teams on special projects related to growth initiatives and customer targeting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, business, communications, sales, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once.
• Interest in marketing, business development, sales operations, or industrial markets.
• Comfortable learning new platforms and digital tools.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel, CRM systems, HubSpot, or AI tools is a plus.

WHAT THIS INTERNSHIP OFFERS

• Hands‑on experience supporting active marketing and business development initiatives.
• Exposure to tools such as HubSpot, Dynamics CRM, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and AI‑based communication platforms.
• Practical experience with lead qualification, CRM management, and commercial growth strategy.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced marketing and business development leaders.
• On‑site experience in a collaborative office environment in Grandview Heights, Ohio.
• Some flexibility in scheduling based on availability.

WHY JOIN OBR

This is not a passive internship. The selected candidate will support real projects that drive pipeline, improve customer engagement, and strengthen the link between marketing and business development. It is a strong opportunity for a student seeking practical experience in a growing B2B organization.