Company: PIRTEK Pitt County
Location: 1150 S. Greene St. Ste A. Greenville, NC
Position Type: Summer Internship, with potential to continue past internship period
Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week
Compensation: $15-$18 per hour, based on experience
Organization Overview
PIRTEK Pitt County is a growing service business that helps keep commercial and industrial operations running through mobile hydraulic & industrial hose replacement and related field service support. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, customer outreach, and business development in a fast-paced local company.
Position Summary
PIRTEK Pitt County is seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and self-motivated student for a Summer Marketing & Sales Internship. The selected candidate will support community outreach, relationship-building with local businesses, and digital content creation while learning how sales and marketing contribute to the growth of a service-based business.
Primary Responsibilities
- Visit local businesses to introduce PIRTEK Pitt County and support business development efforts.
- Build relationships with prospective customers in industries such as construction, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and other commercial sectors.
- Communicate company services clearly and professionally to potential clients.
- Contribute ideas for outreach campaigns, promotional efforts, and brand visibility in the local market.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Support field-based marketing initiatives by capturing photos and videos of team activities, service work, and appropriate customer interactions.
- Assist with creating, organizing, and maintaining content for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program.
- Pursuing or interested in marketing, sales, business, communications, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking with new people and representing the company in a professional manner.
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
- Interest in content creation, social media, and relationship-based selling.
- Experience with Canva or similar design and scheduling tools is preferred, but not required.
Learning Outcomes
Students in this role can expect to gain practical experience in:
- Business-to-business relationship-building.
- Outside sales exposure and customer communication.
- Social media content development and brand marketing.
- Professional communication, time management, and initiative.
- Small business operations and local market outreach.
Additional Information
- This is an active, hands-on internship and is not limited to desk work.
- Students will have the opportunity to observe real business operations and contribute directly to outreach and marketing efforts.
- Strong performance may lead to an opportunity for continued work beyond the summer term.
Equal Opportunity Statement
PIRTEK Pitt County is committed to creating an inclusive and professional workplace and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following:
- Current resume.
- Brief statement of interest explaining why this internship is a strong fit.
- Optional work samples, including social media content, design projects, or relevant class assignments.
Contact
For application details or to express interest, applicants may contact PIRTEK Pitt County directly.
Russ Bennett, Owner/General Manager
252-597-9582 rbennett@pirtekpittcounty.com
Karna Bennett, Owner/Office Administrator
252-597-9582 kbennett@pirtekpittcounty.com