Intern - Sales & Marketing
Elk Grove Village, Illinois (IL), US
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of Detection and Measurement, Genfare is a leader in configurable fare collection systems in the public transit industry. By creating high quality equipment and payment systems to improve the rider experience, we empower equitable mobility and provide services to better connect communities.
SPX Overview
SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPXC) is, along with its subsidiaries, a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. HVAC solutions offered include cooling towers, residential and commercial boilers and comfort heating products. The detection and measurement products encompass underground locators and inspection equipment, fare collection systems, communication technologies and specialty lighting. Within the engineered solutions platform, SPX Corporation is a leading manufacturer of medium and large electrical transformers, as well as cooling towers and heat exchangers for industrial applications. With operations in 15+ countries and approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue, SPX offers a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Corporation employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. Our products are backed by the highest level of technical and application support. Each piece of equipment we build is the direct result of knowledge cultivated from generations of experience, expertise, and customer input.
GENFARE Overview
Genfare is a fare collection technology provider in the detection and measurement segment within SPX Corporation. Our purpose is to simplify and positively impact the public transit rider experience with our agency partners. Genfare strives to drive growth in public transportation use, improve operational efficiency, reduce travel congestion and improve each rider’s daily commute.
We are tackling several challenging trends occurring in the world, including: acceptance of all payment types, urbanization, digital transformation, real-time connectivity, end-to-end cybersecurity, and data analytics. Through collaboration with transit agencies and their partners, we provide fully integrated highly efficient software, industry-leading hardware solutions, and services that enable fast, secure and accurate public transportation operating systems.
Working at Genfare opens doors to getting hands-on with cutting-edge fare collection technologies. Our culture is made up of team players who are driven and inspired problem solvers. At Genfare, you are part of a dynamic team that makes an impact on many of our nation’s prominent transit agencies. Genfare welcomes you to discover the open opportunities on our team!
Job Summary
We're seeking a motivated Sales & Marketing intern to join our paid summer internship program. Join our team and help us plan for exciting industry events, analyze and mine data to support efforts to increase market penetration, work across the marketing and sales teams to develop strategy and content for new product releases, and much more.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Event planning for our industry’s biggest conference
- Data mining to help support strategic decision making and competitor assessments
- Marketing strategy for new product and feature releases
- Market research on large opportunities being pursued by our sales team
- Copywriting for campaign-related messaging
- Social media strategy and execution
What we are offering
• Mentorship from experienced team members
• Real-world project experience
• Competitive internship compensation
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Familiarity with and an interest in public transportation
- Mix of creative and technical skills
Education & Certifications
- Working toward a degree in Marketing, Communications, or a Business-related curriculum
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.