EJ has an immediate opening for a 2027 Sales Operations Intern located at our Lithia Springs, GA branch.
About EJ:
We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.
We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.
Summary:
The Sales Operations Intern will be a valued member of our team and support our sales operations by participating in projects and activities organized by the branch. This position centers around sales operations and customer service within a foundry environment. It includes learning the fundamentals of both inside and outside sales, gaining product knowledge on hydrants and castings, and supporting daily sales activities such as answering calls, entering orders, sending quotes, and assisting walk-in customers. The role may also involve participating in trade shows and sales calls, pulling certifications, and helping the office manager with administrative tasks. Through these experiences, the individual will develop skills in teamwork, task delegation, and effective customer communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college or university.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
