Sales Summer Internship | Dallas

At Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. we take pride in being an industry leader in metal processing and distribution. Since 1842, it has been our mission to provide our customers and communities with the absolute best in carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel and more!

Metal is the most essential and sustainable material on the planet and a part of our everyday life. As a member of the Ryerson family, you will have an opportunity to provide metal to customers across industries that make things such as high-octane sports cars and trucks, electric vehicles, sports stadiums, arenas, luxury hotels, first responder equipment, military, aerospace technology, props used on movie sets and even the smart phone you may be using to apply to this role!

Want to see more of what we do? Go to https://www.ryerson.com/services/what-we-do.

This Exciting Opportunity Is a Great Fit For You If

We are looking for a Sales Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2023.

▪ You’re wanting to be a part of a company that is focused on building the future using the most essential & infinitely recyclable material on the planet: metal.

▪ You like to ask questions and find solutions to problems

▪ You want to make an immediate impact with an industry leading company

▪ You’re creative and you know how to share your ideas with contagious energy

▪ You are not complacent – you have an urge to make the most of your time and anything you set your mind to!

We want to show you what the metals industry has to offer you for your career post-college. For 10 weeks during the summer, you will be shown all functional parts of our business, including sales and operations, and meet a variety of the people that make things happen at Ryerson. As an intern you will take ownership of a special project that directly impacts the business. This is your chance to apply your knowledge and creativity and make a real impact.

Here is what a Sales Intern’s day-in-the-life will look like:

Key Responsibilities

• You have a knack for looking at data and knowing what it means. You can apply that data to improving existing processes and solving critical issues.
• You consider yourself a team player and want to fully immerse yourself with our family here at Ryerson. You’re going to learn about our proud history, what we do, our culture, and our plans for the future!
• Your social media savviness is going to pay off! You will do market research and identify potential relationships for Ryerson using marketing, social media, online research, track & report data, and share with members of the sales / operations team(s).
• Look at our inventory to understand how it works. Find & identify our biggest needs and improvements with some of our existing accounts.
• You will receive guidance and additional projects assigned by leadership

Position Requirements

• Progressive matriculation towards a bachelor’s degree; December 2023 & May 2024 graduates preferred.
• Prior work experience in [sales/marketing/manufacturing/engineering] is a plus.
• Social media savvy & creative
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus
• Contagious energy: you know how to communicate your ideas and influence others
• You know how to make a great PowerPoint presentation and you know the ins-and-outs of Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated analytical and organization abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Personal initiative and leadership potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state, or local protected class or artificial barrier.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.