About the role#
The Branch Intern role provides a comprehensive look into our business operations. You will work on real-world projects tailored to your career path while gaining a solid understanding of our department functions and overall company goals. This internship is designed to help you connect your daily actions to our mission and service philosophy.
What you'll do#
- Manage day to day projects involving process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, and documentation.
- Build professional relationships through meetings, events, and one-on-ones with employee owners and leaders.
- Collaborate with various departments across the company and region, including warehouse, quotations, purchasing, inventory, and finance.
- Assist warehouse operations with shipping, receiving, and stock put-away tasks.
- Shadow Customer Service Representatives and Branch Operations to gain insight into branch functions.
- Assist Delivery Drivers with product deliveries and interact directly with customers at job sites.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation (within the last year) from a 2 or 4-year degree program, specifically in Business Administration or related fields.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organize effectively.
- Proficiency in business office procedures, office equipment operation, and data entry.
- Experience with PC for Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Role type: On-site, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
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.
How to get in at Border States
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