Industrial Development Intern (Business Intelligence and Data Entry) - Summer 2025

Requisition 38022: Industrial Development Intern (Business Intelligence and Data Entry) - Summer 2025 

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About the Role:

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with hands-on experience in data management and strategic research? Norfolk Southern is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Business Intelligence & Data Entry Intern to join our Industrial Development team. In this role, you’ll work directly with industry experts, gain valuable insights into transportation and supply chain logistics, and contribute to projects with real-world impact in areas like CNS Data Management, Site Strategy, and International Business Development.

This is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students or recent graduates eager to learn and apply their skills in one of the nation's leading transportation companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• CNS Data Management Support:
  • Assist in updating and maintaining the CRM (CNS) platform.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entries to support effective customer communication.
• Site Strategy Support:
  • Conduct research on potential industrial sites, gathering data to support site selection and marketing efforts.
  • Update and manage REDI Sites data, ensuring it aligns with market trends and company objectives.
• Site Selection Consultant Database Management:
  • Perform regular updates and data integrity checks on the Consultant Database.
  • Support the tracking and management of relationships with external consultants.
• International Business Development Research:
  • Conduct desktop research on international markets, identifying potential business opportunities and partners.
  • Compile and analyze data to support strategic decision-making in international business development.
• General Support of Industrial Development Activities:
  • Presentation support, analytics support, etc.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with database management tools and PowerBI are a plus.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to compile and synthesize data from various sources.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Learning Opportunities:

• Hands-On Industry Experience: Learn about data management and research within a major transportation and supply chain company.
• Industrial Development Insights: Understand how industrial development drives business growth and operations at Norfolk Southern.
• Enhanced Research Skills: Build skills in data analysis and strategic research, especially in international business development.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals in the field and explore career opportunities in transportation and supply chain management.

Location:

Norfolk Southern Headquarters: 650 WPT (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Duration:

3 months, with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.