Summer Internship - Multiple Locations
About The Position
Coburn Supply Company, Inc. is seeking a current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate for a paid summer internship introducing the intern to the Plumbing, HVAC, Waterworks, and Electrical distribution industry and the daily operations of a branch. A local branch manager will mentor the intern and set expectations. The intern will also interact with company executives and other leaders. In collaboration with management, the intern will complete an operations-improvement project and present it at the end of the internship to demonstrate an understanding of the business and ways to help it succeed. The internship is expected to last 10 weeks between June and August, beginning on a mutually agreed-upon date. A firm commitment of 35–40 hours per week is required; schedule flexibility may be considered within business hours. The primary work location will depend on branch or distribution-center needs and the intern’s preferred location. Coburn’s has locations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee. The internship may lead to a full- or part-time job depending on its success. Apply through Handshake or Paycom.
Requirements
- Be a current college student, current graduate student, or recent college graduate.
- Strong technical skills to learn various programs and applications.
- Desire to learn the dynamics of the distribution business.
- Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Commit to 35–40 hours per week for the 10-week internship.
- Complete a mutually agreed-upon project and present it at the conclusion of the internship.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff with entering data into several databases.
- Assist with, learn about, and understand customer needs.
- Restock inventory for counter sales and the warehouse.
- Meet with vendor representatives to learn about products.
- Learn aspects of Inside, Counter, Showroom, and Outside Sales.
- Learn the day-to-day operations of the branch and warehouse.
- Collaborate with management on a mutually agreed-upon project to improve operations and present the project at the conclusion of the internship.
- Travel as needed to other branches and distribution centers; travel is described as minimal.
Benefits
- Paid summer internship.
- Potential opportunity to transition into a full- or part-time job, depending on the success of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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