Corporate Development Intern (Summer 2023)

Love’s College Intern Program

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

• Experience multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social-networking events
• Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills)
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

BASIC PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks/projects that address the needs of the Corporate Development department and to facilitate a learning opportunity for the Intern. The intern will assist in the effort for researching, analyzing, and reporting on businesses, new products, and other strategic opportunities for Love’s Family of Companies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle and be discrete with confidential information which would have immediate impact on the company and counterparties if shared beyond its intended audience and relevant company management.
• Research, organize and communicate information from various sources related to corporate development opportunities.
• Identify and mine internal and external sources and market opportunities to attract new customers and generate business development opportunities.
• Could require occasional travel.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in four-year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Analytics, Marketing, or related degree).
• Experience:
• Past internship experience a plus but not necessary.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
• Strong communication, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Extremely well organized with attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including heavy use of Microsoft Office products.
• Typical Physical Demands:
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Job Function(s): Corporate

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
• Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert