Intern - Shared Inside Sales Services

Are you ready to join the People Behind the Power of our Canadian organization, which has consistently achieved a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification in recent years? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting job opportunity.

If you are looking to grow your career by digging your hands into various aspects of wire and cable manufacturing in a fun, innovative and diverse culture, then this is the job for you!

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Mississauga, ON

Role Type: Remote / Hybrid (Start - January'25)

Travel Requirements: In this position, you must be able to travel throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico as may be required from time to time.

Job Description

As a member of the Southwire team, you’d be working with the best of best in the industry. The technical expertise and knowledge that resides under our roofs is unparalleled, couple that with high energy, great camaraderie, and a desire to dominate the market – and you’ve got an A+ team.

Career Growth:

Southwire has an unmatched eye for talent, and the tenacity to mentor and develop from within. The experience and learning opportunities provided to you by your peers and management team will equip you to excel at meaningful work, each and every day. This is a special and unique opportunity to join one of our booming divisions – you’ll learn our entire business cycle, financial reporting and strategy to point you in upward career trajectory at Southwire.

The Intern position provides support for Shared Inside Sales Services, led by the Inside Sales Supervisor. The interns serve as departmental liaisons with internal and external customers and contribute to the shared department responsibility of daily managing general mailboxes, and Orders, and assisting in any special projects as they arise.

• Provides daily internal and external customer support via phone and email.
• Updates department members with daily process reporting and analytics of department workflow
• Using critical thinking skills and full engagement, provides process improvement feedback to management on an ongoing basis
• Participates in departmental Huddle meetings
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Specialized Degree: Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or Engineering

Years of Experience: 0-1 years

Travel: 0%

Workplace Setting: Hybrid

Other Preferred Skills:

• University or college student in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or Engineering.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal capabilities and possess an attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders within Southwire
• Ability to multi-task and effectively time manage – with a variety of projects ongoing at once
• Strong PC skills, including a very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; SAP system.
• Quick learner and adaptable to change
• Well organized and capable of effective multi-tasking
• Energetic and passionate with a flexible spirit

Benefits:

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• One-on-one financial coaching with an independent Certified Financial Planner
• Personal Days
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave Top Up
• & More