Swine Marketing Intern

Company: Sandhills Global (for LivestockMarket.com)

Compensation: $18/hour (Paid Internship)

Location: Local office (Commute required)

About the Job:

Sandhills Global is seeking a dynamic and motivated Swine Marketing Intern to join their team and contribute to the growth of the new LivestockMarket.com website. This role is ideal for individuals with existing experience or knowledge in the swine industry who are eager to apply their expertise in a fast-paced marketing and sales environment.

Primary Objective:

The intern’s primary objective is to learn all aspects of Sandhills’ products and services, with a core focus on new market development within the swine industry. You will be instrumental in expanding our reach and building strong relationships with industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Development & Sales:
  • Proactively contact sellers within the swine and broader livestock industries.
  • Educate potential clients on Sandhills’ products and services, including detailed explanations of our websites.
  • Assist sellers with listing their information, either by guiding them through the self-entry process or by entering listings on their behalf.
• Customer Service & Communication:
  • Manage inbound and outbound customer calls, ensuring excellent service and timely responses.
  • Handle email communications professionally and effectively.
• Industry Research & Feedback:
  • Gather comprehensive information on relevant industry shows, meetings, and events.
  • Conduct research on the swine and livestock industries to determine optimal listing practices for our platform.
  • Collect and provide valuable feedback from the industry to inform product and service improvements.
• Relationship Building:
  • Actively work to build solid, lasting relationships with members of the industries Sandhills Global serves.
• Operational Support:
  • Provide significant support in customer service and sales initiatives.
  • Undertake a variety of tasks that assist in the successful implementation of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment to ensure the success of websites and publications.
  • Assume other duties as assigned to support overall business objectives.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior Experience/Knowledge: MUST have prior experience or knowledge in the swine industry.
• Commuting Ability: Ability to reliably commute to the local office when scheduled.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Work Ethic:
  • Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
  • Results-oriented with a proactive approach.
  • Flexible and open to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Professionalism:
  • Stable and progressive work history (indicative of responsibility and growth).
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.