Summer Sales Intern - Residential Homes (Paid Internship)

Smith Douglas Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Douglas Homes offers an 8-week Summer Sales Internship designed to give college students hands-on experience in residential new home sales. Interns work with New Home Sales Specialists and community teams, gaining exposure to customer engagement, sales operations, and the homebuilding industry.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing careers in sales, marketing, real estate, business, or construction-related fields who want practical, customer-facing experience during the summer.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Professional Sales, Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred, not required).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Availability to work weekends throughout the 8-week program.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Agents in model homes and sales centers.
• Welcome and engage prospective homebuyers visiting the community.
• Provide general information about the community, homes, floorplans, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Customer focus

Willingness to learn

Weekend availability

Education

Pursuing degree in Professional Sales or related field

Enrollment in college/university

Job description

Smith Douglas Homes offers an 8-week Summer Sales Internship designed to give college students hands-on experience in residential new home sales. Interns work with New Home Sales Specialists and community teams, gaining exposure to customer engagement, sales operations, and the homebuilding industry.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing careers in sales, marketing, real estate, business, or construction-related fields who want practical, customer-facing experience during the summer.