Technical Sales Intern

Company Description

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP; is a publicly‑traded diversified global holding company that has significant interests in leading companies in various industries including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries. Together, Steel Partners businesses generate $3.4 billion in revenue and employ more than 13,000 people in 18 countries.

About HandyTube

HandyTube Corporation is a seamless specialty tubing manufacturer based in Camden, Delaware, providing customer‑specific solutions for the flow of gas, steam, and liquids in the most harsh and demanding environments. It produces made‑to‑order, seamless, stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing ranging from one inch in diameter to finer than a human hair, in continuous lengths that can exceed a mile. The company focuses on high‑quality service and lean manufacturing, guiding principles of safety, quality, customer focus, and innovation.

Position

Technical Sales Intern , reporting to the VP of Sales, supports internal and external sales teams by updating sales records, conducting market research, and collaborating cross‑functionally to help reach HandyTube’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all HandyTube employees
• Drive a culture that educates and promotes quality processes and responsibilities for all
• Perform market analysis to identify new customers, applications, and market trends
• Update sales records, presentations, spreadsheets, and charts
• Assist with preparing presentations, PowerPoint documents, and other materials for customers
• Participate in trainings, business meetings, and networking opportunities
• Make suggestions and improvements to the sales process
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, engineering, or a similar field
• College junior or senior
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong, creative critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Analytical skills – capable of designing experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and willingness to learn
• Physical ability to use hands to manipulate objects and tools, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn to operate measurement equipment
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor and have a hands‑on approach
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time‑management skills
• Less than 15% travel may be required
• Must work a minimum of 20 hours a week for a 10‑week internship program