Sales and Marketing Intern

As a Sales and Marketing Intern at Heartland Label Printers, you will play a crucial role in supporting our sales teams and marketing efforts. You will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing and sales, as well as gaining an understanding of the entire organization. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow and will allow you to contribute to the success of our company while developing valuable skills for your future career.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Assist in the development of sales/marketing tools and presentations
• Perform data analysis, summarize and present findings
• Conduct secondary research, summarize and present findings
• Complete monthly reports
• Maintain and update customer databases
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience: 

• At least two years of work experience

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in the printing or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Sales or a related field.
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Competencies:

• Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.
• Communication, Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others’ messages and intent, and received and processes feedback.
• Customer Orientated: The extent to which to which an individual desires to service both external and internal clients by focusing effort on meeting the client’s needs, understanding their concerns, and seeking to build trust.
• Detail Orientated: The ability of the individual to pay attention to all aspects of a situation or task, no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems and applying contingency plans to solve those problems.
• Relationship Building: The ability to establish and maintain a good rapport and cooperative relationship with customers and co-workers.
• Sales Ability: The ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea from prospects or clients.
• Self-Motivated: The ability to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans