Internship - Business Development M/F

Safran is offering a part-time internship in Business Development in Grand Prairie, TX. The intern will support regional operations, assist with proposal formulation, and conduct market research. Responsibilities include collaborating with Customer Support Managers, utilizing CRM tools, and improving operational reporting. The internship lasts for 6 months and is suitable for students seeking experience in sales and marketing within the aviation and defense sectors.
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 5,900 people and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 21,000 engines in service.

Reference number
2025-155275

Job details
Job title

Internship - Business Development M/F
Secondary domain/Job field

Sales / marketing - Sales
Employment type

Internship / Student
Contract period

6 months
Professional category

Student
Part time / Full time

Part-time
Job description

Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Business Operations, this intern will be heavily involved in the day -to-day operations of our five regions and overall operations of the department. From assisting with proposal formulation, regional data mining, and general business development, the ideal candidate will play a critical role in the overall success of the department.

Position Description:

1.0 Job Duties:
• Work directly with our Regional Customer Support Managers to facilitate business within their region.
o Participate in the proposal generation process
o Develop world class Regional business reviews
o Become familiar with CRM tool
o Build trust and confidence in the services provided by Safran HE USA
o Work with operations team to track and improve operations reporting with the Commercial Business
o Assist with the development of the company's Five-Year Plan

2.0 Position Detail:
Customer Support-
• Participate in the proposal development process to win new business
• Research, develop, and publish industry segment studies which can be used to drive actionable business development strategies
• Assist each region with day-to-day administrative aspects when needed
• Use CRM tools

Operations-
• Participate with Operations team to improve and implement reporting process and tools which drive Commercial Business efficiencies
• Prepare and participate in monthly reviews with Senior Leadership
• Ensuring completed contracts and amendments are filed within CRM and communicated to teams

Travel specifictity

None
Additional description

4.0 Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Candidate skills & requirements

Requirements:
US citizenship, a US. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Education-
o Business major with a focus in Marketing
• Knowledge and Interest-
o Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office
o Strong interest for a career in Aerospace
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Minimum experience level required

First experience