Sales Internship - Charlotte, NC (Summer 2027)

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 hands-on sales, customer service, and business development experience through daily customer interactions, sales activities, and job assignments. The Sales Intern will support sales operations while developing an understanding of customer relationship management, product knowledge, retail sales processes, and cross-functional collaboration. Work is performed under direct supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides customer service primarily to retail customers via walk-in, telephone, or email interactions, assisting with product selection, pricing, availability, and refund/exchange inquiries while developing a strong understanding of company products, procedures, and practices. 
• Actively supports sales efforts by promoting company products, services, and related solutions to customers. 
• Assists with preparing material estimates and quotes for small packages such as stairs, decks, fences, sheds, and other project-related products. 
• Enters customer orders into company systems and assists in coordinating product delivery schedules to support a positive customer experience. 
• Develops time management and organizational skills by planning and prioritizing work to meet daily, weekly, and team productivity goals. 
• Participates in customer workshops, product demonstrations, and community outreach activities to build customer engagement and sales awareness. 
• Handles and resolves routine customer concerns while escalating more complex issues to experienced team members when appropriate. 
• Supports store operations through housekeeping, signage, merchandising, stocking, inventory control, and other business activities. 
• May perform duties such as gathering, analyzing, and organizing data to provide information for departmental projects, reports, and business initiatives. 
• Participates in team meetings, training sessions, and brainstorming activities to contribute ideas and learn about business operations. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, inventory, and customer service to support business objectives. 
• Gains exposure to sales planning, customer relationship management, account development, and consultative selling practices. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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. Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Prefer junior or senior level, but will consider other class levels. 

COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Interest in sales, customer service, marketing, and business development 
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members 
• Strong customer-focused mindset and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people 
• Comfortable talking with and interacting with customers, vendors, and colleagues 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Ability to learn product knowledge, sales processes, and business systems quickly 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary, but position may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. 

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.