Sales Internship

Subsidiary

Overview

What Does Steel Dynamics Do?

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarilyfrom recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel productsincluding flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. Inaddition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum productionoperations, serving customers across North America with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.Internship Benefits

• Furnished Housing Free of Cost
  • Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure acomfortable stay during the internship.
• 401(k) & Company Match
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10-50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee Discounts
  • Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partnernetwork.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Intern Extravaganza
  • A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, culturalimmersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
• Competitive Pay
  • Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.

Responsibilities

What Are My Responsibilities as a Sales Intern at Steel Dynamics Structural & Rail Division?

• Manage a variety of customer service functions, including responding to customer inquiries and emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Support Inside Sales Representatives by assisting with order entry, quote preparation, and sales-related administrative tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer support by addressing product availability inquiries, delivery status questions, and troubleshooting customer concerns.
• Maintain and update pricing information and freight equalization data to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute reports to support sales operations and business decision-making.

Qualifications

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Candidate should be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in a business or marketing related major
• Must have completed their junior year
• Preferred GPA at least 2.7
• Must be highly proficient with PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to work in a team environment and willing to help teammates daily
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong data entry skills, accuracy is a must.
• Priorities frequently change, requiring great flexibility
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Must be able to act objectively and within the strictest environment of confidentiality
• Must be able to travel

Examples of Projects Steel Dynamics Sales Interns Have Completed

• Learn the SDI Steel process from raw material to finished products, how our different divisions operate and contribute to overall success.
• Travel to multiple locations and get a full picture of our national footprint and customer base.
• Explore the various grades of steel and understand how they impact performance, pricing, and customer needs.
• Engage in sourcing and relationship-building with brokers, suppliers, and industrial partners.
• Build meaningful connections with our acquisition, operations, and production teams to understand the full sales cycle.
• Participate in quality control and inventory management activities.
• Work with the finishing mill and shipping departments to understand logistics.
• Take part in both real-world and simulated sales experiences.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.