Business Development Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Business Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Business Development Intern in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Business Development Intern, you will assist the Director of Business Development in analyzing Key Accounts and determining segments for growth. This role is for Summer 2026.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Director of Business Development in analyzing Key Accounts and determining segments for growth.
• Work with the Product Management team to assess current strategy and future opportunities across product lines.
• Assist the Marketing team in analyzing research and applying findings to future initiatives.
• Support the Executive Management team with special projects.
• Assess Global Sales opportunities and Hunter’s Global Sales structure.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Business is required; Pursuing an MBA from an accredited MBA program preferred.
• A dynamic, outgoing individual with a commitment to excellence.
• High degree of academic and extracurricular achievement.
• Strong work ethic and time management skills.
• Demonstrates a practical and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Visio, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word).
• Strong critical thinking and positive attitude.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States with no sponsorship.

What We Offer (Corporate):

• Real-world experience.
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event.
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center.

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard