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Upstone Materials SIMON | Sales and Logistics Intern Summer 2025 in Rapid City, United States

SIMON | Sales and Logistics Intern Summer 2025

Subsidiary: Simon

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/ .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Job Summary:

Performs various tasks to assist the sales and logistics operations in reaching long and short-term goals.

Simon’s internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management. Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor industry websites in an effort to keep informed of bid opportunities beneficial to Simon Materials

• Learn telecommunication skills necessary to foster healthy customer and prospect relationships

• Participate in customer visits and prospecting calls with Sales Manager

• Gather trucking tickets from internal and external units in order to support the logistics reconciliation process

• Work with Sales Manager to gain a general understanding of forecasting, budgeting and P&L statements

• Acquire an understanding of best practices/processes for handling customer concerns

• Perform additional duties as the Sales Manager sees applicable and beneficial to individual grown and team support

Education:

• Enrollment in relevant degree program, including business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or industrial engineering

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history required

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal direct supervision

• Skill using computer programs, including but not limited to standard office applications, CRM software, databases, etc.

• Ability to problem-solve and resolve issues in an efficient and effective manner

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and represent the Company in a professional manner

• Business/financial acumen and understanding of basic accounting concepts

Physical Requirements:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects

• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer

• Occasional work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise

• Occasional exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust, chemicals, and all weather conditions

• May be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Benefits and Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

  • complete any part of the application process

  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

    Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

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