Sales & Marketing Intern (Chicago, Il)

June 1, 2011

Chicago, IL

Confidential

Barbizon Light of Chicago is looking for a proactive Sales & Marketing Intern.

About the company

Barbizon Light supplies professional lighting equipment for the Theater, TV, Film and other industries. Barbizon Lighting Company is a leader in the industry with offices throughout the US and overseas. It is a international corporation with a small company atmosphere. More information about Barbizon is available at www.barbizon.com

About the Opportunity:

Barbizon is seeking a self-starting individual to fill a part time position as a sales and marketing intern. The position allows for personal growth and development by providing an opportunity to further knowledge of the entertainment industry, equipment used in the industry, sales and marketing techniques, and problem solving.

Responsibilities Include:

Preparing marketing events and mailers

Telephone and showroom sales support

Processing orders

Assist in arranging product demonstrations for customers

Other duties as needed

Skills/ Qualities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-sufficient, reliable, and accountable.

Committed to accurate, thorough, and exemplary work.

Ability to manage multiple action items and requests.

Common Sense -- logic, deduction and reasoning

Friendly, positive, enthusiastic, team player.

See challenges as an opportunity for growth.

Proficient in MS Word and Excel; accounting and CRM software experience are a plus