Inside Sales and Product Management Intern (Vaughan Office) Company: Prysmian Canada

Location: Vaughan, ON

About Us Prysmian Canada is a leading provider of wire and cable solutions, serving a wide range of industries with cutting-edge technology and high-performance products. As part of the global Prysmian Group, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our dynamic team in Toronto. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced industrial sales environment, working directly with our experienced sales professionals and learning the intricacies of the cable industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in developing a strong foundation in inside sales and order management.

Key Responsibilities – Inside Sales

• Quotation: Support the team in quotes preparation and management of the quotation log, an important market intel input.
• Order Entry: Accurately and efficiently enter customer orders into our SAP system, ensuring all details are correct and processed promptly.
• Customer Support: Proactively monitor expected backlog delivery and work closely with other departments, such as logistics and production, to ensure seamless and timely order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities – Product Management & Sales

• Demand Planning Support: Assist the team in analyzing customer demand patterns and contributing to accurate forecasting.
• Pricing Support: review sales data and key metric to help the team addressing pricing decisions.
• Project Quotes: Co-ordinate with the Sales team and the Product Management team to help prepare major project quotes.
• E-commerce support: Provide day to day management of the B2B platform.
• Administrative Support: Assist in the creation of a sales-related documentation repository.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical ERP Experience: Hands-on training with SAP, a globally used enterprise resource planning system.
• Customer Relationship Skills: Exposure to real-world B2B sales interactions, improving your communication and negotiation skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the wire and cable industry, including product specifications and market dynamics.
• Mentorship & Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced sales professionals in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
• Career Development: A stepping stone for future opportunities in sales, supply chain, or business operations.
• Product Knowledge Development: Learn the characteristics, applications, and availability of our diverse cable product portfolio.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office Skills: Good to proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data entry and order processing, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors.
• Patience and Perseverance: Ability to handle customer inquiries with patience and professionalism, even in challenging situations.
• Willingness to Learn: A strong desire to learn about our products, the sales process, and the SAP system.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
• Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and learn new tasks quickly.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.