Sales Development Internship

Job Description

Sales Development Internship | The David J. Joseph Company

The Tone:
This is a Sales Development Internship at The David J. Joseph Company, located in Cincinnati, OH. DJJ, a proud division of Nucor Corporation, stands as a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation, built on a foundation of safety, integrity, and respect since 1885. This internship offers a challenging and rewarding environment to understand the crucial life-cycle of steel and contribute to a Fortune 150 company recognized for its long-term sustainability, stability, and commitment to teammates, customers, and communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary (10 weeks, 40 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Cincinnati, OH

• Team: Interns collaborate with various departments, experienced traders, and other interns, reporting into the Sales Development program.
• Mission: To provide an in-depth understanding of the global scrap metal industry and the steel life-cycle, empowering interns to develop customer relationship skills, learn commodities trading, and contribute to maximizing raw materials and profits.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand the Steel Life-Cycle: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire life-cycle of steel by collaborating with various departments and teammates, observing how DJJ works strategically with Nucor mills to optimize raw materials and profits.
• Develop Client Relationships: Shadow experienced commodities traders to learn practical techniques for developing new and expanding existing customer relationships with both suppliers and consumers, thereby strengthening partnerships and creating new business opportunities within the industry.
• Strategic Collaboration & Exploration: Enhance team-building skills by actively working on assigned projects with fellow interns, participating in the Nucor Intern Summit, attending customer meetings, and traveling for tours of Steel Mills, Scrap Yards, and other divisions within DJJ and Nucor.
• Contribute to Planning & Logistics: Engage directly in staff meetings and hands-on strategic planning sessions, acquiring in-depth exposure to the complex logistics involved in the global scrap and metal trade.
• Present Project Findings: Develop and deliver formal presentations of projects and key findings to leadership teams throughout the summer, showcasing acquired knowledge and contributing strategic insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate student entering their Junior or Senior year, pursuing a business discipline.
• Experience: Valid state Driver’s License required.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high level of professionalism, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Academic major in Finance, Marketing, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or Sales.