Business Development / Marketing Co-op/Intern
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About Re:Build Manufacturing & Optimation
Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses focused on revitalizing US manufacturing. They combine enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to build what they term “America’s next generation industrial company.” Re:Build deploys deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to enhance the performance of its member companies. Their operating culture is described as candid and principled, aiming for differentiated outcomes. The company works in a fast-paced environment and states that they want employees to reach their full potential.
Re:Build Optimation, a subsidiary of Re:Build Manufacturing, specializes in providing industrial clients with a single source for projects ranging from simple upgrades and maintenance to complex, custom-engineered, turnkey design and fabrication solutions. They offer world-class technology outcomes across various industries, including energy, chemical, food, glass, and others. Their services include upgrading control systems, implementing new production capabilities (from small skids to entire lines and facilities), designing and building custom machines, and fabricating diverse customer requirements. Re:Build Optimation has approximately 200 team members. The parent company, Re:Build Manufacturing, also offers a broader range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large-volume contract manufacturing to a wider array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.
Job Description: Business Development / Marketing Co-op/Intern
Re:Build Optimation is seeking a Business Development / Marketing Co-op/Intern. This individual will collaborate closely with the business development and marketing teams, supporting business strategy, sales, market research, and client engagement across Re:Build Optimation’s capabilities and served industries.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the Business Development team in creating sales strategies across various capabilities and industries. This includes conducting market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities.
• Support inside sales efforts by following up on inbound leads, assisting with proposal development, and maintaining regular contact with existing clients.
• Identify and reach out to potential clients and partners.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives focused on business development and marketing processes.
• Attend industry events, conferences, customer meetings, and networking opportunities as needed.
Qualifications:
• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and personal management skills; comfort with direct outreach to clients (phone/video calls, emails, in-person meetings); analytical approach to data interpretation and identifying business opportunities; ability to work independently or as part of a team; eagerness to learn and adapt; a curious nature; ability to work on-site in Rochester, NY and/or Rush, NY; currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Minimum GPA of 3.0; prior co-op, internship, or relevant project experience in business strategy, sales, market research, or client engagement; experience with CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.); experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Compensation: hourly rate between $19.00 and $29.00, depending on qualifications and experience. Employee ownership and profit sharing are also mentioned as benefits.
