Business Development Intern

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

8h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN is a precision machining company. Our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and professional Intern to support our business development, marketing, customer service, and account management functions. This role is designed to provide broad exposure to customer-facing business operations within a manufacturing environment and offers the opportunity for future growth into a full-time role within one of these areas. The ideal candidate is interested in industrial operations, sales strategy, and building internal and external customer relationships. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building relationships, communicating with customers, supporting business growth initiatives, and learning multiple aspects of a growing business environment.

Requirements

Attending school for a degree in business administration or marketing
0-1 years of experience in a similar position in an office setting
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field - Business, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Project management, Manufacturing Management, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Professional demeanor and customer-focused mindset
Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Interest in manufacturing, industrial sales, or operations preferred.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
Data analysis or reporting experience.
Presentation and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update customer relationship management (CRM) systems
Assist with proposal preparation, presentations, and follow-up communications
Participate in sales and business development meetings as needed
Assist with development of marketing materials, presentations, and company communications
Help coordinate trade shows, recruiting events, and customer events
Conduct market and competitor research
Support internal and external communication efforts
Assist with responding to customer inquiries and routing requests appropriately
Help coordinate and prepare customer updates, status, timelines, and follow-up communication
Support issue resolution by working with internal departments
Maintain positive customer relationships through timely communication with assisting account managers with customer accounts and project coordination
Help track customer activity, orders, and account information
Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to understand manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and business development activities.
Assist with special projects related to operational growth and customer engagement.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.