Material Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Granite Construction; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Intern program

Job summary

Granite Construction offers a Summer 2027 Materials Sales Intern position in Pleasanton, CA. The internship is a 3–4 month assignment supporting a materials sales representative, with hands-on exposure to sales, marketing plans, and client relationships.

The role emphasizes lead generation, customer service, and market analysis, while developing skills in reports, presentations, and collaboration with owners’ representatives and contractors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum two years of post-secondary education in Business, Marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn how a sales representative executes business development plans for defined targets.
• Assist in identifying and developing prospects from current clients and referrals.
• Learn how to prepare and issue reports on pipeline, sales forecasts, and market trends.
• Assist in implementing strategic marketing plans and sales objectives.
• Provide input on client programs and marketing initiatives.
• Assist sales team in obtaining market information on material suppliers and competitors.
• Collaborate with the sales team to interface with owners’ representatives, subcontractors, and agencies to identify material needs.

Skills

Lead generation

Close deals

Customer service

Public speaking

Presentation skills

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Two years post-secondary education in Business/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

## Material Sales Intern - Summer 2027Apply: Pleasanton, California: Posted Today: R0000008109**Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...**We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. **General Summary**This position is a three-to-four-month assignment that supports a materials sales representative. It focuses on helping build and maintain strong relationships with potential buyers to support sales goals and ensure success.**Essential Job Accountabilities*** Learn how a sales representative executes business development plans for defined targets to understand strategies that drive sales objectives* Assist in identifying and developing prospects from current clients, referrals, and other sources to help ensure sales goals are achieved* Learn how to prepare and issue reports on pipeline, sales forecasts, and market trends to support effective plant operations* Assist in implementing strategic marketing plans and sales objectives to contribute to departmental success* Provide input on client programs, marketing initiatives, and work in progress to strengthen client relationships* Assist the sales team in obtaining market information on existing construction materials competitors, including sand and gravel, crushed stone, asphalt concrete and ready-mix concrete suppliers, to understand their capabilities and offerings* Collaborate with the sales team to interface with owners’ representatives, subcontractors, and agencies to identify material needs and generate leads**Education*** High School diploma required* Minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution- such as a vocational program, college or university* Coursework should be focused on Business, Marketing, or a related field**Work Experience*** Previous sales experience is a plus**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to generate leads and close deals* Good customer service, public speaking and presentation skills* Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines* Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills* Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects* Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Additional Requirements/Skills*** Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment* Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct on a daily basis* Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time**Our Benefits at a Glance:**In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. *Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.*## ## **Base Hourly Wage Range :**Hourly: $24.00 $27.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.