Sales Intern - Packaging

UFP Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Summer Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience in a professional sales organization across multiple UFP locations in the United States. You will shadow seasoned sales professionals, participate in customer visits, and learn product and operations fundamentals during a 10–12 week in-person internship.

You will assist with quoting, order entry, customer communications, and territory planning while exploring various facilities and markets.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term sales career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on product and operations training.
• Support sales, customer service, and production teams.
• Conduct customer visits and accompany sales representatives on sales calls.
• Assist with quoting, order entry, customer communications, and follow-up activities.
• Prospect and identify potential customers in assigned markets.
• Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence.
• Utilize CRM tools to document customer interactions and sales opportunities.
• Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate UFP products and solutions.
• Partner with sales professionals to develop territory growth plans and account strategies.
• Visit multiple UFP facilities to understand manufacturing and operational processes.
• Complete a capstone project focused on a customer, market, or sales opportunity and present recommendations to leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

CRM

Job description

## Sales Intern - PackagingApply: Any UFP Location in the United States: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 5, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R22783**Location:** Many UFP locations across the U.S.**Duration:** Summer Internship Duration - 10–12 weeks**Format:** In‐person with field visits and facility rotations**Compensation:** $25/hour plus eligibility for housing stipend**Eligibility:** Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field**About UFP Industries**UFP Industries is looking for a high‐energy, competitive, and motivated Sales Intern who loves to win and is eager to build the foundation for a long‐term sales career. As a global leader in wood, industrial, and construction solutions, UFP provides hands‐on industry exposure, real customer interactions, and unmatched mentorship. **The Opportunity**As a UFP Sales Intern, you’ll be immersed in the day‐to‐day work of a professional sales organization. You’ll gain firsthand experience with our products, shadow seasoned sales professionals, and engage directly with customers. You’ll also explore different facilities and operations through best-practice training modules. **What You’ll Do*** Participate in hands-on product and operations training.* Support sales, customer service, and production teams.* Conduct customer visits and accompany sales representatives on sales calls.* Assist with quoting, order entry, customer communications, and follow-up activities.* Prospect and identify potential customers in assigned markets.* Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence.* Participate in customer presentations, facility tours, and business reviews.* Utilize CRM tools to document customer interactions and sales opportunities.* Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate UFP products and solutions.* Partner with sales professionals to develop territory growth plans and account strategies.* Visit multiple UFP facilities to understand manufacturing and operational processes* Complete a capstone project focused on a customer, market, or sales opportunity and present recommendations to leadership. **What You’ll Learn*** Fundamentals of B2B selling* Customer relationship building* Product and operations knowledge* Territory management and forecasting* Professional communication and problem‐solving **Why You’ll Love This Internship*** One‐on‐one mentorship* Field exposure* Defined career path* Collaborative culture* Resume‐ready experience **Program Structure*** Week 1: Onboarding & product immersion* Weeks 2–4: Facility rotations & customer visits* Weeks 5–8: Customer visits, sales calls, CRM activities, quoting support, territory analysis, and account development projects* Weeks 9–10: Independently support assigned sales initiatives, present findings from customer and market research, and deliver final project recommendations