Branch Ops Intern: Hands-On, Growth-Driven Experience

QXO; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

QXO offers a structured 12-week Summer Internship Program designed to provide hands-on exposure to a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Interns contribute to meaningful business initiatives, receive mentorship, and complete a final project presented to QXO leaders.

Interns are embedded across U.S. branches in Roofing, Lumber & Building Materials, and Insulation & Installation, learning day-to-day operations, sales, and customer service while developing professional and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's from an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
• Academic focus relevant to the internship or demonstrated interest in the applicable business area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with team members, leaders, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with curiosity and a willingness to ask questions, evaluate information, and develop solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful projects and day-to-day business priorities within your assigned branch.
• Gain hands-on exposure to branch operations, including sales, customer service, inventory, logistics, and other core business activities.
• Work alongside QXO leaders and team members to understand our customers, products, markets, and business priorities.
• Take ownership of assigned work and use data and business insights to solve problems, improve processes, and support branch performance.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-functional activities to understand how branch operations connect to the broader QXO business.
• Support initiatives focused on sales growth, customer engagement, operational efficiency, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Build relationships with fellow interns, mentors, leaders, and colleagues while developing your business, communication, and leadership skills.
• Seek and apply feedback throughout the program to strengthen your performance and professional capabilities.
• Complete a final internship project addressing a relevant business opportunity or challenge and present your insights and recommendations to QXO leaders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

QXO offers a structured 12-week Summer Internship Program designed to provide hands-on exposure to a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Interns contribute to meaningful business initiatives, receive mentorship, and complete a final project presented to QXO leaders.

Interns are embedded across U.S. branches in Roofing, Lumber & Building Materials, and Insulation & Installation, learning day-to-day operations, sales, and customer service while developing professional and leadership skills.