Marketing & Business Development Intern

Marketing & Business Development Intern

First Call Truck Parts, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
Part-Time / Internship (Flexible Hours)

Position Overview

First Call Truck Parts is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Marketing & Business Development Intern to support truck show marketing, logistics coordination, digital footprint expansion, and sales growth initiatives.

This role is designed for someone who wants real-world exposure to marketing execution, brand growth, digital marketing, operations coordination, and business expansion inside a fast-moving heavy-duty truck parts company.

The intern will work directly with leadership and gain hands-on experience in event marketing, digital strategy, content creation, and growth systems.

Core Responsibilities

🚛 Truck Show & Event Marketing

Assist in planning and coordinating regional truck shows and industry events

Manage event logistics (materials, displays, giveaways, inventory, signage)

Coordinate vendor and partner communications

Capture event media (photo/video) for social channels

Post-event recap reporting and ROI tracking

🌐 Digital Footprint & Expansion

Improve and maintain Google Business, online listings, and SEO visibility

Identify expansion opportunities in new markets

Research competitors and digital presence benchmarks

Help develop systems for repeatable growth

📱 Digital Marketing & Social Media

Assist in content creation (Reels, photos, short-form video, product highlights)

Schedule and manage social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Track engagement and performance metrics

Develop creative campaign ideas for promotions and brand visibility

Assist with email marketing initiatives

📊 Sales & Operational Support

Support outside sales marketing materials

Help create customer-facing presentations

Assist in developing customer follow-up systems

Analyze basic sales data for trends and opportunities

What You’ll Learn

Event marketing logistics in a B2B environment

SEO fundamentals and digital visibility strategy

Brand positioning in a niche industrial market

Marketing analytics and performance tracking

Small business growth strategy

How operations and marketing integrate in a real company

Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (preferred but not required)

Strong organizational skills

Comfortable using social media platforms

Basic understanding of Canva, Adobe, or similar tools (preferred)

Self-starter with initiative

Comfortable working in an industrial/truck parts environment

Ideal Candidate Traits

Entrepreneurial mindset

Comfortable with both digital tools and physical event setup

Strong communicator

Interested in learning how real businesses grow

Schedule & Compensation

Flexible part-time hours

Paid internship (based on experience)

Potential for long-term role if strong fit

Why First Call Truck Parts?

We are a growing family-owned heavy-duty truck parts company serving commercial fleets and municipalities. This internship offers direct exposure to business growth strategy, hands-on marketing execution, and real operational experience.