Corporate Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops

Posted 18 days ago

Internship

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will research, analyze, and report on business opportunities and new products to support the Corporate Development department. They will also participate in various professional development activities, including executive Q&A sessions and formal presentations.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance and are at a sophomore level or above. You possess strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Finance

Microsoft Office

Job Description

Welcome to Love's College Intern Program: The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Internship Activities: Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following:

  • Experience multiple business operations
  • Q&A sessions with executives
  • Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
  • Community volunteering activities
  • Social-networking events
  • Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills) 
  • Mentor program
  • Structured performance feedback
  • Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks/projects that address the needs of the Corporate Development department and to facilitate a learning opportunity. The intern will assist in the effort for researching, analyzing, and reporting on businesses, new products, and other strategic opportunities for Love’s Family of Companies.  

Job Functions:

  • Handle and be discreet with confidential information which would have immediate impact on the company and counterparties if shared beyond its intended audience and relevant company management
  • Research, organize and communicate information from various sources related to corporate development opportunities
  • Identify and mine internal and external sources and market opportunities to attract new customers and generate business development opportunities
  • Could require occasional travel

Experience and Qualifications:

  •  HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • Currently enrolled in four-year university program, a sophomore level or above (pursing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance)
  • Past internship experience a plus but not required

     Skills and Physical Demands:

  • Strong communication, listening, and critical thinking skills
  • Extremely well organized with attention to detail
  • Computer skills, including heavy use of Microsoft Office products
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company. If you have any questions, please contact your recruiter. 

Love's Travel Stops

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated. With more than 600 locations in 42 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 40 stores per year. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” Love’s was founded on the values of integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. Tom Love displayed all of these as he built Love’s from the ground up – from one small filling station in western Oklahoma in 1964 to more than 550 Love’s locations coast to coast. These core values are the keys to our success. But Tom didn’t do it by himself. He surrounded himself with visionary team members who embodied the same set of values. Today, we are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love’s, your commitment to integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career with one of America’s top-ranked private companies. Do you have what it takes? To learn more, go to www.loves.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/lovestravelstops), or follow @LovesTravelStop on Twitter.
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