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Business Marketing / Sales Intern 2026

Company: NEW YORK CENTRAL

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Internship

Publication Date: Jan 8, 2026

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com .

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visitwww.colas.com.

Are you ready to build your future career path? Drive your career forward with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance!

Join Barrett Paving Materials Inc.'s dynamic internship program, crafted to introduce the intern to business development, sales and marketing activities within a commercial environment; this paid internship runs from May to August and provides practical, hands‑on experience in customer‑oriented sales and marketing..

Compensation $20/hour

Business Marketing / Sales Intern Main Responsibilities

+ Participate in customer outreach and support the sales team in prospect qualification and follow‑up.

+ Observe and report on market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.

+ Help collect, maintain and analyze sales KPIs and prepare summary reports and dashboards.

+ Assist in creating marketing content and social media posts; support basic campaign execution.

+ Contribute to development of sales collateral, presentations and proposals.

+ Support day‑to‑day administrative tasks to keep the sales/marketing pipeline organized.

+ Communicate professionally with internal teams and external clients; attend client meetings or calls as appropriate.

Business Marketing / Sales Intern Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree program, such as Business, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Management, or a similar field.

Business Marketing / Sales Intern Skills

+ Customer‑oriented attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

+ Interest in sales techniques, marketing principles and social media.

+ Basic analytical ability and comfort working with KPIs and simple metrics.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with social media platforms and basic analytics tools is a plus.

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask without being overloaded.

+ Self‑starter, motivated, and eager to learn.

Business Marketing / Sales Intern Attributes

+ Team player with a positive attitude.

+ Curious about market dynamics and consumer behavior.

+ Comfortable engaging with clients and supporting the sales process.

+ Ability to balance learning new responsibilities with a workload appropriate for an internship.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

+ to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

+ complete any part of the application process

+ access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

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