Lumber & Building Materials Sales Project Internship

Do it Best; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentoring from business leaders

College credit

Job summary

Do it Best invites a Summer 2027 Sales Project Intern to support analytics and business development within the Lumber & Building Materials division in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The internship runs May 2027 through August 2027, is paid hourly, and requires local candidates only.

You will build dashboards, support an Operational Excellence project using Six Sigma/Lean concepts, and assist in evaluating product lines with cost and pricing analyses.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

Job description

Position:

Lumber & Building Materials Sales Project Internship

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN

Job Id:

3261

# of Openings:

1

Summer 2027- May 17th through August 13th

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

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.

This is a temporary position beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. This internship is paid on an hourly basis.

No relocation is offered, candidates must be local to the Fort Wayne, Indiana area for the Summer 2027 timeframe.

The Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit.

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:

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

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