Marketing and Business Development Intern

Company Overview

Taza Construction LLC (DBA Tiles In Style LLC) is a woman-owned, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) committed to delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial construction solutions. Our expertise includes general contracting, government housing restoration, renovations, and large-scale infrastructure projects. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we pride ourselves on completing projects on time, within budget, and to the highest industry standards.

• Location: 16940 Vincennes Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
• Internship Duration: May 2025 – August 2025
• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) or Part-Time (20 hrs/week) – On-site
• Compensation: $18–$25 per hour
• Work Authorization: Open to CPT/OPT candidates

About the Role:

Taza Construction LLC is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Intern to support brand positioning, client outreach, and strategic growth in the construction industry. This role will involve working with general contractors, developers, and key industry stakeholders to market our services and drive business expansion.

The ideal candidate will have a blend of marketing expertise, digital marketing skills, and industry knowledge to effectively promote our construction projects and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing targeted marketing strategies for the construction and contracting sector.
• Conduct market and competitive research for B2B, B2C, and B2G campaigns.
• Support lead generation and relationship-building with contractors, developers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and design proposals, bids, capability statements, and client presentations.
• Manage social media, email marketing, and website content tailored to industry audiences.
• Execute and monitor SEO/SEM campaigns, PPC (Google Ads, LinkedIn), and analytics.
• Use Google Analytics, WordPress, and other tools to track campaign performance and engagement.
• Assist with CRM updates and pipeline tracking via Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with the design team to produce visual assets (brochures, case studies, etc.) using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support event planning, networking outreach, and internal marketing communications.
• Contribute to strategy sessions with senior leadership on brand positioning and market growth.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in marketing, MBA, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Multitasking & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Email marketing experience (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar platforms).
• Strong digital marketing skills, including SEO, SEM, and Google Ads management.
• Experience with Google Analytics, WordPress, Shopify, and PPC advertising.
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills for email and website marketing.
• Procore certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction bid proposals, RFPs, and government contracting is a plus.
• Ability to analyze market trends, competitor insights, and business opportunities.
• Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Real-world exposure to marketing within the construction and development industry.
• Mentorship from senior executives and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Career-building experience in B2B and government contracting environments.
• Networking opportunities with leading professionals, contractors, and developers.
• Friendly, fast-paced, and inclusive team culture.
• Potential for full-time employment based on performance.