Intern, Business and Economic Dev
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About The Position
Spire is seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded Business Development Intern to join our operation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Our paid internship program affords students the opportunity to learn and be mentored. As an Intern, you will complete various projects and perform administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned department and natural gas industry. Business Development Intern will help drive the expansion and growth of market share within the residential and commercial new construction markets by establishing and cultivating contacts with residential builders, developers, home owners, and other energy decision-makers. Also, aiding in proactive efforts to retain existing Spire customers. This role is suitable for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong customer service orientation and the ability to collaborate with various departments internally and provide follow-through. Must be a self-starter with the ability to anticipate work needs with minimal supervision and able to manage multiple projects at once. This position is responsible for aiding Spire Business Development Department in adding new customers and expanding the gas utilization of existing customers, while preventing load losses to competitive energies. Provides comprehensive coverage of assigned sales territory; keeping abreast of new construction projects and all other activities related to gas sales.
