Material Sales Intern — Summer 2027 (Hands-On)

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

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.