Sales Intern - Retail

UFP Retail, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend eligibility

Job summary

UFP Industries is offering a Summer Sales Intern position designed to provide hands-on exposure to our sales organization. You’ll shadow professionals, learn our products, and visit multiple facilities across UFP locations in the United States.

The internship runs 10–12 weeks, is in-person with field visits and facility rotations, and pays $25 per hour with eligibility for a housing stipend. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and be prepared for a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• In-person internship with field visits and facility rotations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are beneficial.

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.

Skills

Sales basics

CRM tools

Customer interactions

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

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
• Week 2–4: Facility rotations & customer visits
• Week 5–8: Customer visits, sales calls, CRM activities, quoting support, territory analysis, and account development projects
• Week 9–10: Independently support assigned sales initiatives, present findings from customer and market research, and deliver final project recommendations

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.