Sales Intern - Vancouver, BC

Victaulic Company; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Victaulic University access

Wellness program

Job summary

Victaulic in Vancouver, BC invites students to join as a Sales Intern for May to August 2027. You will support customer engagement, conduct project research, and assist in market development under experienced sales leaders.

You will gain practical field experience, build relationships with contractors and engineers, and deliver a final project with insights and recommendations for the sales team.

Qualifications

• Preparing to enter final year of study in business/engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales, business development, or construction industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage with customers and internal teams.
• Analytical, research and problem-solving abilities; proactive and initiative-taking in field-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Support customer and project activities through sales calls, site visits, contractor and distributor meetings.
• Research construction projects, accounts and market opportunities to identify potential customers and next steps.
• Complete a strategic summer project that provides reusable value for the sales organization.
• Develop an analytics or data-quality project to improve visibility and decision-making for the sales team.
• Build account and stakeholder insights by gathering market intelligence on projects and purchasing decisions.
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge of Victaulic markets, products and selling strategies.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to strengthen customer communication and territory support.
• Present project findings and recommendations to sales leadership at internship conclusion.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Analytical thinking

Research

Team collaboration

Education

Business/Engineering/Construction Management (in progress)

Tools

CRM platforms

Data analytics software

Sales technology tools

Job description

**Job Description****VICTAULIC****Sales Intern****Vancouver, BC****Full-Time Contract (May 2027 to August 2027)****ABOUT VICTAULIC**Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.**An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation**At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.**Let’s Build a Better World Together.**Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:* We build from within.* We stand behind our people.* We foster an environment for constant learning.* We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.**YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE**We’re looking for a **Sales Intern** to join our Outside Sales Team in the **Vancouver** area.In this role, you’ll gain practical experience in construction sales by supporting customer engagement, project research, market development and territory initiatives. You’ll work alongside Regional Sales Managers and experienced sales professionals while connecting with contractors, engineers, distributors, owners and consultants across the construction industry. This is an opportunity to build valuable sales capabilities, receive dedicated mentorship and take ownership of meaningful project work that supports the sales organization.**WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN*** Support customer and project-related activities through participation in sales calls, jobsite visits, contractor meetings, distributor meetings and project reviews.* Research construction projects, accounts and market opportunities to help the sales team identify potential customers, stakeholders and recommended next steps.* Complete a strategic summer project that creates practical, reusable value for the sales organization.* Develop an analytics or data-quality project that improves visibility, consistency or decision-making for the sales team.* Build account and stakeholder insights by gathering market intelligence and learning how projects and purchasing decisions progress through the construction lifecycle.* Develop your technical and commercial knowledge of Victaulic markets, products, solutions, competitive methods and selling strategies.* Collaborate with sales leaders and experienced representatives to strengthen your customer communication, business development and territory-support skills.* Present your project findings, recommendations and key learnings to sales leadership at the conclusion of the internship.**WHAT YOU BRING*** Preparing to enter your **final year** of study, pursuing a university or college degree, preferably in business administration, marketing, engineering, construction management, commerce, sports management, or a related discipline.* A strong interest in developing a career in sales, business development or the construction industry.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships and communicate confidently with different audiences.* Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.* A proactive approach, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative in a fast-paced, field-based environment.* A collaborative mindset, professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with customers and internal team members.* Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Vancouver area during the internship.**WHAT SETS YOU APART*** Academic experience or coursework related to sales, marketing, business development, engineering, construction management or data analytics.* Previous internship, co-op, customer service, retail, business development or other customer-facing experience.* An interest in technical solutions, construction projects and relationship-based selling.* Strong presentation skills and confidence communicating ideas to leaders, customers and other stakeholders.* Demonstrated leadership or involvement in student organizations, athletics, volunteer initiatives or team-based projects.* Curiosity, adaptability and enthusiasm for learning in both office and field environments.* Experience using CRM platforms, sales technology tools or data analytics software. **WHAT WE OFFER****Build A Better Career*** Hands-on experience working on meaningful projects* Mentorship and development opportunities with experienced professionals* Exposure to multiple areas of the business and industry-leading practices* Access to learning and development resources, including Victaulic University* Opportunity to build your professional network and gain valuable career experience **Build A Better Future*** Gain practical experience that supports your academic and career goals* Develop technical, professional, and leadership skills* Opportunity to be considered for future internship, co-op, or full-time opportunities based on performance and business needs* Experience working for a global industry leader with a strong culture of growth and innovation **Build A Better You*** Wellness Works Program (where applicable)* Inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture where people look out for one another* Opportunities to connect with colleagues through employee engagement and community initiatives **Build A Better World*** Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**Victaulic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants without discrimination based on age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Victaulic is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs. **AI-assisted tools may be used to support the review of applications as part of the hiring process.**