Commercial & Business Development Intern
About The Position
This position, under general supervision of the Manager of Commercial & Business Development, is responsible primarily for assisting in the completion of assigned projects and tasks as designated. The intern will become familiar with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) Commercial & Business Development, Foreign Trade Zone, Operations and Communications areas. They will assist in identifying marketing opportunities, methods to increase Port recognition, and compiling data for market studies. The role involves research for cargo/business opportunities, learning Port operations, and supporting multimodal logistics strategies. Additionally, the intern will help prepare Port presentations, perform benchmark analysis, update the contact database, and assist with scheduling and attending meetings. The position requires adherence to Port policy, maintaining good employee relations, and completing assigned tasks and required hours to fulfill Port objectives. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Candidates shall be enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
- Demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language
- Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet
- Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) Commercial & Business Development, Foreign Trade Zone, Operations and Communications areas
- Assist in identifying marketing opportunities related to specified programs, such as outlets to promote the Port
- Identify methods to increase Port recognition and the best way to invest marketing dollars
- Assist in compiling and analyzing data for market studies, cost analysis, and commodity tracking
- Performs research for cargo/business opportunities in expanding and new energy-related cargos within Texas and international markets
- Learn Port operations and support strategies for multimodal logistics
- Assist in the preparation and design of Port presentations required by the Executive and Commercial & Business Development Department
- Perform benchmark analysis comparing PCCA tariffs to other Gulf Ports
- Perform updates to contact database; works closely with IT
- Assist with scheduling, preparing, and attending meetings virtually and in person
- Assist with specified tasks and projects as required
- Adheres to Port policy and maintains good employee relations
- Completes assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts to fulfill Port objectives
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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