Operations & Business Development Intern

About the Role

Pacific Resource Brokers, LLC. is an independent building materials and commodities trading firm. This internship offers hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that improve business operations. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, comfortable with technology, and interested in business operations, sales support, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Team Support: Assist sales representatives with day-to-day needs, project coordination, customer follow-up, and internal organization.
• Sample Management & Logistics: Coordinate product sample shipments, maintain inventory and tracking records, and help organize sample storage and distribution.
• Operations & Administration: Support daily business operations, correspondence, document management, and general administrative projects.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Help evaluate and improve internal systems, workflows, and documentation to make business processes more efficient.
• Technology & AI Integration: Explore opportunities to incorporate AI tools and other technologies to streamline repetitive tasks and improve organization and information management.
• Marketing & Business Development: Assist with marketing initiatives, product information, lead tracking, and other projects that support company growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets and Gmail, with an interest in learning new software and systems such as Insightly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently when needed.
• Interest in technology, AI tools, business operations, sales, or process improvement.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in business operations, sales support, logistics, and business development within a professional trading environment.
• Hands-on training and opportunities to work directly with company leadership, sales representatives, and professional traders.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and take ownership of projects that make a meaningful impact on the business.
• Additional learning opportunities may include transaction analysis, margin calculations, corporate finance, customer and vendor relationship management, marketing, and team collaboration.

Position Details

• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10-20 hours per week, with flexibility.
• Compensation: Paid internship, based on experience and agreed-upon hours.
• Location: In-Office