Summer Intern
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in an dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
This is your chance to join a company steeped in history yet focused on the future by developing engines that provide step-change improvements for the next generation of commercial aircraft and fifth generation fighters. Pratt & Whitney, a pioneer in flight and technology, is part of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC) family. UTC is a Fortune 50 company located in over 4,800 locations in approximately 80 countries with $54 billion in revenues (2010).
The Pratt & Whitney, Commercial Serviceable Assets (CSA) organization, in East Hartford, is seeking an intern to augment the work effort of the Sales team.
The focus of CSA is a fast paced, "out of the box" thinking organization that provides customers increased value through selling creative material solutions.
Intern will:
- Help develop unique tracking metrics which will be used across the Organization.
- Work with members of the CSA Sales team to learn the business--includes an in-depth understanding of the CSA organization and how all the entities work together to generate sales/EBIT.
- Closely coordinate and develop full understanding of financial impacts; customer base/requirements/industry; pricing vs. market value; Quality role and responsibilities; Operations roles and responsibilities, WIP/inventory/Model management.
- Learn and understand aftermarket material sales business and then identify opportunities and generate sales.
- Have the opportunity to learn a very exciting and diverse business.
- Learn/enhance basic skills in customer interaction, negotiating skills, industry knowledge.
- Become familiar with power plants and how to structure deals.
- Put together financial reports and PowerPoint presentations for MM Managers and customers.
- Work side by side sales team.
- Develop a working knowledgeable in all work areas of CSA: Sales, Operations, Quality, and Financial.
Employment timeframe is May through August 2012.
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- Computer literate, practical experience with MS Office Programs: PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Basic financial accounting methodology.
- Open minded, flexible, adaptable--able to adapt to a fast passed and changing environment, and with a positive attitude.
- Negotiations skills are welcome.
