Operations & Business Development Intern

Internship, Part-Time (internship-to-hire potential for the right candidate)

Schedule + Pay

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible (approximately 15–25 hours per week)
• Pay: $15–$18 per hour, depending on experience
• Work Location: In person (office, warehouse, and local client visits)
• Education: Current college student or recent graduate preferred
  
  

Overview

• Gain hands-on experience in business development, client relations, and warehouse operations.
• Working alongside our sales, operations, and leadership teams, you'll help identify new business opportunities, support daily operations, and gain firsthand insight into how our business operates

Responsibilities

• Operations
• • Work alongside onsite management to learn daily warehouse operations.
  • Assist with staffing coordination, productivity tracking, and operational tasks.
  • Gain experience in recruiting, onboarding, and employee training.
  • Support new site startups and operational improvement initiatives.
• Business Development
• • Research potential customers, target industries, and new markets to identify qualified leads
  • Conduct outbound calls, emails, and other outreach to generate new business opportunities
  • Schedule meetings, introductory calls, and in-person visits with potential customers
  • Educate prospects on PFP’s staffing, warehouse operations, and logistics support services
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects through consistent outreach and follow-up
  • Participate in outside sales activities, including visiting prospects and building relationships in the local business community

Requirements

• Current college student or recent graduate; business, sales, management, logistics, or related majors preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and interacting with prospective clients.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally.

What We Believe In:

• Integrity: Do the right thing
• Quality: Trust in and follow the process consistently
• Leadership: Intentionally setting the example at all times
• Performance: Focusing on improvement to be better than yesterday
• Balance: Supporting whole-person fulfillment

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.