About the role#
The Sales Development Intern works with the Miller Advanced Research and Solutions (MARS) Center leadership team and 47G to grow the base of industry and government customers. The MARS Center helps aerospace and defense integrators, start-ups, and small companies move high-temperature composite materials from prototyping to pilot-scale manufacturing. This role is a part-time position, requiring 20 to 25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Research and identify aerospace, defense, and government organizations that may be customers for MARS services.
- Maintain contact information for decision makers and technical leads at target companies.
- Draft outreach communications and schedule introductory meetings between prospective customers and MARS leadership.
- Prepare short briefing materials and track follow-up actions to support customer onboarding.
- Help build and maintain an online CRM tool developed with AI tools.
- Update and manage the MARS website and LinkedIn page, including news, events, and partner highlights.
- Prepare regular pipeline and engagement summaries for leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current junior or senior standing in Weber State University's Technical Sales program.
- Ability to commute to the MARS Center in Clearfield, Utah.
- Status as a U.S. person eligible to access ITAR-controlled information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Comfort reaching out to and meeting with industry and government professionals.
- Ability to manage many contacts and follow-ups at once.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Preferred: Experience with CRM platforms, sales prospecting tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and AI or no-code app builders.
- Preferred: Experience managing website content and social media, along with a basic understanding of aerospace and defense materials or hypersonics.
Location & details#
- Location: Clearfield, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Schedule: 20-25 hours per week.
About Weber State University
Weber State University operates as a public institution of higher education based in Ogden, Utah. Founded in 1889, the school provides certificate and degree programs to a student body of over 33,000 individuals. It maintains a focus on liberal arts, technology, and undergraduate research. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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