Sales Intern - Retail

UFP Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Mentorship

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Summer Sales Intern to gain hands-on experience in a professional sales environment across multiple UFP locations in the United States.

You will shadow sales professionals, engage with customers, and participate in field visits and facility rotations. The internship offers exposure to product lines, market research, and CRM-driven sales activities, with a focus on building foundational skills for a long-term sales career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in a sales career and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on product and operations training.
• Support sales, customer service, and production teams.
• Conduct customer visits and accompany sales reps on calls.
• Assist with quoting, order entry, and customer communications.
• Prospect and identify potential customers in assigned markets.

Skills

CRM tools

Customer visits

Market research

Sales support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

## Sales Intern - RetailApply: Any UFP Location in the United States: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 5, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R22785**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