2025 Sales Summer Internship - Richmond, VA

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you'll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments. Work is performed under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accompanies outside sales reps or sales manager on customer calls to become familiar with effective sales and customer service techniques.
• May be assigned to inside sales/counter responsibilities, including answering phone calls, taking orders, and other responsibilities.
• Assists with various projects in support of the department
• May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• May work with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the following or related areas: Business Administration, MBA, Marketing, Business Sales, Supply Chain Management. Construction Management/Engineering, and Industrial Management/Engineering.
• Prefer GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Prefer junior or senior level, but will consider other class levels.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Comfortable talking with and interacting with others
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Outlook