Lumber & Building Materials Sales Project Internship

Do it Best; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on sales operations experience

Mentoring from business leaders

College credit

Job summary

Do it Best is seeking a Lumber & Building Materials Sales Project Intern for Summer 2027 in Fort Wayne, IN. You will support sales analytics, customer engagement strategies, market research, and process improvements to drive business outcomes.

The role includes building dashboards, participating in Lean/Six Sigma projects, and assisting in product line reviews with pricing analysis and sales tools, gaining hands-on experience in sales operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Highly organized, driven, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Create dashboards and reports to tell a concise data story.
• Support Six Sigma/Lean based Operational Excellence projects.
• Assist in product line reviews with pricing analysis and sales tools.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem solving

Independent & team work

Excellent communication

Education

Pursuing degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing

Job description

Lumber & Building Materials Sales Project Internship

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Intern
Division / Department: Lumber & Building Materials
Reporting to position: Director of LBM Operations

Summer 2027 – 90 day internship

About the Role:

The Sales Project Intern will support strategic sales and business development initiatives within the Lumber & Building Materials Division. This role is designed to provide hands‑on experience in sales analytics, customer engagement strategies, market research, and business process improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating dashboards on our data analytics platform: taking a business case and building out reports/dashboards in the system that provide a complete and concise data story.
• Participate in an Operational Excellence Project: Work with our Operational Excellence team on a project that incorporates Six Sigma/Lean Skills: This project may include a lumberyard layout, a lean analysis of business processes, or a manufacturing process review at a roofing truss or door manufacturing facility.
• Participate in a product line review with our Millwork and Interior Solutions Division: This project will include product evaluation, cost and pricing analysis, and development of sales tools for the product.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Must be highly organized, driven and ability to manage multiple projects at once

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits available to you:

• Exposure to hands‑on experience with sales operations
• Helpful mentoring from business leaders within Lumber & Building Materials and other departments
• College credit

About Do it Best:

We’re the only US‑based, member‑owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co‑op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Culture:

Each team member is valued as an individual – with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one‑on‑one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy:

Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission:

Making the best even better

Our Goal:

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams