Sales Internship

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon, high-quality steel products primarily from recycled scrap. Operating through a circular manufacturing model, the company manufactures a wide range of steel products including flat roll, structural, and long products for industries such as construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. In addition to steel production, Steel Dynamics operates metals recycling facilities, steel fabrication plants, and aluminum production operations, 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 a comfortable 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 partner network.

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, cultural immersion, 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?

• B2B prospecting using SalesForce database
• Identify trade organization events
• Assist with events and promotions (summer – travel)
• Distribute marketing reports
• Assist in special projects

Qualifications

What Qualifications Do I Need?

• Candidate should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in a marketing related major
• Must have completed at least their freshman year
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7
• Must be highly organized and have a strong ability to multitask
• Priorities frequently change, requiring great flexibility
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to concisely document sales programs, findings and recommendations
• Strong analytical and issue identification, prioritization and resolution skills
• Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to act objectively and within the strictest environment of confidentiality
• Must be highly proficient with PC applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.