Branch Operations Intern
Branch Operations Intern
Term: Summer, Full-time (40+ hours per week)
Duration: 11 weeks
Locations: 85 North American branches, location depends on intern preference and branch needs
Pay: varies depending on year in school ($17/hr for sophomores entering junior year, $18/hr for juniors entering senior year
Stipend: up to $2,500 for housing and relocation expenses
Job Summary:
Interns can expect to achieve a better understanding of all the facets of the linen rental, leasing and laundry business including operations, customer service, sales and office administration. Interns will leave this position with invaluable skills and industry knowledge.
Essential Functions:
Learn about, observe and participate in various aspects of the business, including:
- Alsco products and services
- Providing excellent customer service
- Using handheld technology and other automated systems
- Managing inventories
- Creating sales presentations and proposals
- Understanding department costs and budgets
- Participating in regular meetings
- Reading financial statements and learning about business strategy
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality Management, or related field
- Outstanding leadership experience in school
- Interest in hospitality supply management
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter
- Proficiency in critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
Typical Environmental Conditions:
- Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 75 lbs., standing, walking, writing, speaking, and listening