Sales & Marketing Intern

Waste Resource Management • Houston, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Resource Management, Inc. (WRM), an environmental services company based in Houston, is seeking a motivated, creative, and results-oriented Sales & Marketing Intern for a 10–12 week internship program supporting the company's Sales and Marketing functions. The internship provides hands-on exposure to business development, customer engagement, market research, sales strategy, marketing initiatives, brand development, and the customer lifecycle. The intern will work with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience professionals and receive guidance and professional development from an assigned mentor.

The intern will complete a capstone project identifying an opportunity to improve customer engagement, expand market awareness, strengthen the sales process, or support business growth. The project should have measurable objectives and actionable recommendations. At the end of the internship, the intern will present findings and recommendations to company leadership.

The position primarily operates in a professional office environment. The intern may occasionally participate in site tours, customer visits, industry events, or operational visits and may need to wear appropriate PPE at operational facilities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sales, marketing, business development, customer experience, or related business functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset and ability to develop ideas and communicate them effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, customers, and prospective customers.
• Ability to conduct research, organize information, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative.
• Must live in the Houston, Texas area for the duration of the internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day Sales and Marketing activities and initiatives.
• Support market research to identify potential customers, industries, market segments, and business development opportunities.
• Assist with lead generation, prospect research, and maintaining accurate customer and prospect information.
• Support outbound sales and customer outreach initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with preparing sales presentations, customer materials, proposals, and other business development resources.
• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives.
• Assist with creating and organizing marketing content, communications, presentations, and collateral.
• Research industry trends, competitors, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Assist with analyzing sales and marketing data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Gain exposure to CRM systems and processes for tracking leads, customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activity.
• Participate in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience meetings and cross-functional business discussions.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand WRM's services, customers, operational capabilities, and business model.
• Assist with special projects related to customer engagement, business development, marketing, sales strategy, and process improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries for Sales and Marketing leadership.
• Work with an assigned mentor to gain practical knowledge of sales, marketing, customer engagement, and professional business practices.
• Complete a capstone project focused on a measurable improvement to a Sales or Marketing process, strategy, or initiative.
• Present capstone findings, recommendations, and anticipated business impact to company leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced Sales, Marketing, and business professionals.
• Networking opportunities, Lunch & Learns, leadership presentations, and site tours.
• Hands-on experience and opportunities to develop communication, presentation, analytical, creative, and relationship-building skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern