Sales Intern

PABCO Building Products, LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from GM

Networking across departments

Job summary

PABCO Building Products, LLC is seeking a motivated intern to support our sales efforts and assist the General Manager with a variety of business and administrative projects in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role provides exposure to sales, operations, customer service, and business management, with mentorship from leadership and real project impact.

You'll gain experience in lead tracking, CRM activities, market research, data analysis, and cross‑department coordination while

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Organized and detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales lead tracking, customer follow up, and market research.
• Support customer relationship management activities and maintain records.
• Help prepare sales reports, presentations, and customer communications.
• Assist the General Manager with special projects and day-to-day business initiatives.
• Gather and analyze data to support decision making and improvements.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.
• Support administrative tasks including filing, scheduling, and records maintenance.
• Collaborate with departments to learn business operations and help meet company goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Tools

CRM systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

PABCO is seeking a motivated and professional intern to support our sales efforts and assist the General Manager with a variety of business and administrative projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to gain hands on experience in sales, operations, customer service, and business management within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sales lead tracking, customer follow up, and market research
• Support customer relationship management activities and maintain accurate records
• Help prepare sales reports, presentations, and customer communications
• Assist the General Manager with special projects and day to day business initiatives
• Gather and analyze data to support decision making and business improvements
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items
• Support administrative tasks including filing, scheduling, and maintaining records
• Collaborate with various departments to learn business operations and support company goals

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Management, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Self motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, customer service, or sales experience
• Experience with CRM systems or data analysis tools
• Interest in manufacturing, operations, or business management

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to sales, operations, and leadership functions
• Direct mentorship from the General Manager
• Hands on project experience with real business impact
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a manufacturing environment
• Networking opportunities across multiple departments

Compensation

$18 - $24 per hour