Intern, Business Development
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist Business Development with a focus on research, strategic analysis, and financial modeling of new technologies for biofuels, bioproducts, and environmental services. This will include competitors/industry evaluation and the development of new strategic initiatives that drive market share, risk management, and support long term growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Key Accountabilities:
Analysis Function
- Assist in the development of strategic business opportunities and long-range business plans that support strategic initiatives of the business units
- Evaluate new technologies and products for biofuels, bioproducts, and environmental services
- Research and evaluation of target companies, technology providers, business plans, financial models, and intellectual property
- Help identify and analyze new technologies and business opportunities (partnerships/mergers/acquisitions)
- Collect information on competitors to fully understand their technologies, markets, intellectual property, and strategies for evaluation of potential mergers/acquisitions
- Assist in developing strategic initiatives and market strategies that drive customer relationships and promote sustainable market positioning
- Perform industry analysis and assist in financial modeling for strategic projects
Special Projects
- Assist with the implementation of key business projects
- Coordinate Project details, monitor progression, and verify completion
- Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and financial models
- Communicate with all groups involved
- Final follow-up involving a review of analysis
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Be available for daily work and overtime as required
- Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers (oral and written)
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- Maintain a calm, professional demeanor especially during demanding situations
- Knowledge of market research, project management, business development, and emerging technologies for biofuels, bioproducts, and/or environmental services
- Ability to use office equipment (computer, copy/fax machine, telephone, postage meter, etc)
- Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines
- Provide suggestions to offer alternative perspectives to situations
- Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a masters or bachelor’s degree – Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related degree
Experience Required: None
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Advanced financial modeling and accounting skills
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
Strong understanding of engineering, chemistry and/or biosciences
Manufacturing or technology development experience