Sales Intern

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

Job summary

PABCO Building Products, LLC. in Tacoma, WA, seeks a motivated internship to support our sales team and assist the General Manager with a variety of business and administrative projects.

This role provides hands-on experience in sales, operations, customer service, and business management within a manufacturing environment. You will gain exposure to sales lead tracking, CRM activities, data analysis, and reporting, with direct mentorship from the General Manager.

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Relevant degree (Business/Marketing/Communications/Management)

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