About the role#
The Branch Intern role offers a chance to gain a comprehensive understanding of our branch operations and the broader wholesale business. You will work on real-world projects that align with your career path while contributing to the goals of our leadership team. This position is based in Duluth, Minnesota, and is open to current students or recent graduates within the last year of a 2 or 4-year degree program.
What you'll do#
- Manage day-to-day projects including process improvement, data support, reporting, and documentation.
- Build professional relationships through meetings and one-on-ones with various leaders and employee-owners.
- Collaborate across departments such as warehouse, quotations, purchasing, inventory, and finance.
- Support warehouse operations by assisting with shipping, receiving, and stock put-away tasks.
- Shadow Customer Service Representatives and Branch Operations to learn the business from the ground up.
- Assist Delivery Drivers with product deliveries and interact directly with customers at job sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a 2 or 4-year degree program.
- Proficiency with PC for Windows and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Strong skills in data entry, keyboarding, and office equipment operation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage your time.
- Familiarity with business office procedures and communication systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Duluth, MN
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
About Border States
Border States is an electrical distributor founded in 1952. It is employee-owned and maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 people. The company operates from a headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, and manages over 100 branch locations across the country. Its services focus on supply chain products for the utility, construction, and industrial markets.
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