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Business Development Intern

CompanyDISHER
LocationZeeland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with research, pipeline support, CRM maintenance, and sales preparation tasks. They will also shadow sales meetings and help gather information on industry trends.
Internship Type
disher internship/co op
Company Size
168
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1968, Trans-Matic was the first deep draw metal stamping company in western Michigan. Starting out with only two presses, Pat Thompson built the company on a simple premise: to provide high-quality, reliable metal stamping of the highest caliber across a diversified market. That's where our story begins. Since then, we've developed a seasoned, global team of toolmakers, die designers and support personnel. Together, our team has earned an international reputation for customer loyalty. Customers know when they choose Trans-Matic, they get technically sophisticated solutions, reliable deliveries and high-performing precision components. Ask around and you'll find that our customer feedback is consistent: "the most reliable and capable metal stamping firm in the industry."​ With state-of-the-art high-speed transfer presses that range from 5 to 600 tons in capacity, we can accommodate complex geometries and configurations without costly secondary processes. And, our team is continually innovating for the sake of our customers, seeking to lead our industry in responsible manufacturing methods that make deep draw metal stamping better across the board. With a Value Add/Value Engineering (VA/VE) department we keep finding new ways to improve quality, design and pricing for our customers. We work in stainless steel, low carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass and more. For more information on our processes, locations or how our team can provide for your company's needs, let's chat. https://transmatic.com/contact/
About the Role

Business Development Intern - Zeeland, Michigan


The Sales Intern is a temporary, entry-level role supporting DISHER’s sales efforts. This internship provides exposure to client-facing sales activities within a professional engineering and consulting environment.


The intern will assist with research, pipeline support, CRM maintenance, and sales preparation tasks while learning the fundamentals of account management, consultative selling, and relationship-building. This role does not carry individual sales targets and works under close guidance from more senior team members.


This role is designed for a student or early-career professional seeking practical experience and mentorship.



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What you will get to do:
  • Assist with researching prospective clients, target companies, and industries
  • Support outreach efforts by preparing call lists, email drafts, and meeting materials
  • Help maintain and organize the sales pipeline within the CRM system
  • Assist in tracking opportunities and updating forecasts and reports
  • Support preparation of presentations, proposals, and follow-up materials for prospective clients
  • Shadow sales meetings or discovery calls when appropriate to gain exposure to consultative sales conversations
  • Help gather and summarize information on industry trends, competitors, and market activity
  • Assist with internal coordination between Sales, Marketing, and delivery teams
  • Perform other administrative and sales-support tasks as assigned


What will make you successful:
  • Interest in sales, account management, business development, or consulting
  • Basic understanding of B2B sales or willingness to learn
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable conducting basic research and organizing information
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain organized records
  • Comfortable using basic productivity tools (CRM experience is a plus, but not required)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with direction and feedback
  • Professional, positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and ask questions when needed
  • Curiosity about engineering, consulting services, or technical industries
  • Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States of America without restrictions or expirations.


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Key Skills
SalesAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsultative SellingResearchCRM MaintenanceCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCuriosityTechnical IndustriesPresentation PreparationProposal PreparationMarket ResearchAdministrative Support
Categories
SalesConsultingEngineeringAdministrative