Sales Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Competitive wage

Job summary

Nucor DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, invites you to join a 10-week Sales Development internship in Cincinnati. You will work 40 hours per week and earn a competitive wage while supporting cross-department teams and learning how DJJ partners with customers to maximize opportunities.

You'll shadow commodities traders, participate in meetings and tours of steel mills and scrap yards, and present projects to leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in business discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with professionals in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with various departments to understand steel lifecycle and DJJ operations.
• Shadow traders to learn how relationships with customers are developed.
• Attend the Nucor Intern Summit with other interns.
• Participate in customer meetings and tours of mills and scrap yards.
• Present projects and findings to leadership at the end of the internship.
• Potential full-time relocation to district offices after conversion.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Education

Undergraduate student in business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

About Us:

DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our sales development internship. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive.

Our parent company Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our DJJ team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

• The internship will last for 10 weeks
• Interns will work 40 hours a week and earn a competitive wage
• Paid travel approximately 50% (day and/or overnight travel)

Basic Job Functions:

• Spend time with various departments and teammates to help understand the life cycle of steel and how DJJ works with Nucor mills to maximize raw materials and profits
• Shadow experienced commodities traders and learn how they develop new and grow existing relationships with customers (both suppliers and consumers) to further strengthen relationships and create business opportunities
• Strengthen team-building skills while working with other interns on assigned projects and attend the Nucor Intern Summit with other DJJ & Nucor interns
• Attending customer meetings and participate in tours of Steel Mills and Scrap Yards
• Paid overnight travel to supplier and consumer sites as well as other divisions within DJJ & Nucor
• Participating in staff meetings and hands-on strategic planning In depth exposure to the logistics involved in the scrap/metal trade
• Ability to present projects and findings throughout the summer to leadership teams
• Full-time conversion will require initial and future relocation to our district offices across the U.S.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate student in business discipline
• Valid state Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Finance, Marketing, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or Sales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience required
• High level of professionalism and ability to work with a myriad of professionals in the industry

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace