Founded in 1994, OBR is a provider of mission-critical cooling technology services, including repair and rebuild, inspection, maintenance, and related field services across the United States. Headquartered in Northwood, Ohio, with more than 450 employees, OBR serves a number of end markets through 12 offices, including semiconductor, water and wastewater, food and agriculture, power generation, commercial, healthcare, petrochemical, refinery, and data centers, among others. Backed by an experienced engineering team and deep expertise in the cooling technology space, OBR helps customers improve reliability, performance, and long-term system life.
OBR Companies is seeking a Marketing & Business Development Intern for Summer 2026 to support lead research, business development efforts, CRM organization, and marketing operations. This internship is ideal for a student interested in marketing, business development, sales support, market research, or commercial operations who wants hands-on experience inside a growing industrial business.
This role will work from our office in Grandview Heights, Ohio and will support real projects tied to pipeline growth, customer engagement, lead follow-up, and marketing execution. The intern will gain exposure to how marketing, business development, and sales work together to identify opportunities, organize data, improve communication, and support revenue growth.
LOCATION
Grandview Heights, Ohio
FORMAT
On-site
DATES
May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026
HOURS
25 to 35 hours per week
PAY
$21 to $23 per hour
SCHEDULE
Some flexibility available based on class or summer commitments
• Research inbound leads and target accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Google Search, Google Maps, company websites, and related tools.
• Help identify and qualify companies that may be a fit for OBR’s services based on industry, facility type, geography, and likely need.
• Support follow-up efforts for inbound leads, website visitors, existing customers, and prospect lists generated through marketing and business development programs.
• Assist with outreach preparation by gathering contact details, company background, facility insights, and relevant messaging points.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate records in Dynamics CRM and HubSpot.
• Help improve CRM visibility by keeping contact, company, lead, and activity data organized and current.
• Support list building and segmentation for outreach and marketing campaigns.
• Help identify companies that have interacted with OBR through website activity, prior purchases, quote requests, campaign engagement, or other touchpoints.
• Use AI tools to help improve customer communication, email messaging, follow-up notes, and outreach drafts.
• Assist with campaign support, light reporting, and administrative marketing tasks as needed.
• Work with the marketing and business development teams on special projects related to growth initiatives and customer targeting.
• Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, business, communications, sales, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Organized and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once.
• Interest in marketing, business development, sales operations, or industrial markets.
• Comfortable learning new platforms and digital tools.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Excel, CRM systems, HubSpot, or AI tools is a plus.
• Hands-on experience supporting active marketing and business development initiatives.
• Exposure to tools such as HubSpot, Dynamics CRM, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and AI-based communication platforms.
• Practical experience with lead qualification, CRM management, and commercial growth strategy.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced marketing and business development leaders.
• On-site experience in a collaborative office environment in Grandview Heights, Ohio.
• Some flexibility in scheduling based on availability.
This is not a passive internship. The selected candidate will support real projects that drive pipeline, improve customer engagement, and strengthen the link between marketing and business development. It is a strong opportunity for a student seeking practical experience in a growing B2B organization.
With over 30 years of expertise, OBR Cooling Towers is a family-owned leader in comprehensive cooling tower services across the U.S. We specialize in new tower construction, thermal upgrades, inspections, preventative maintenance, and OEM parts supply for a wide range of industries—including healthcare, education, data centers, and manufacturing.
Our team brings unmatched experience in both package and field-erected towers, offering tailored engineering solutions that deliver reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Whether it’s a custom fabrication need, structural reinforcement, or critical system repair, OBR provides vertically integrated services designed to extend equipment life and reduce operational costs.
We understand that every facility has unique infrastructure and performance demands. That’s why we prioritize deep collaboration and responsive service—ensuring every project aligns with your specific goals and timelines. From annual service packages to long-term upgrade strategies, we’re your go-to partner for maximizing uptime and system efficiency.
Core Services:
-Mechanical Equipment Upgrades & Repairs
-Thermal Performance Enhancements
-Structural & Steel Component Repairs
-Corrosion Protection & Preventative Maintenance
-Inspections & Vibration Logging
-OEM & Custom Replacement Parts
-Engineering & Custom Fabrication
Our Mission: To deliver first-in-class cooling tower solutions through safety, quality, and innovation.
Let’s connect—and see how OBR Cooling Towers can optimize your cooling performance.
