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.
- Will work directly and gain first hand experience in the following lines of business: Sales; Components; Millwork; Lumber.
- May be assigned to inside sales/counter responsibilities, including answering phone calls, taking orders, and other responsibilities.
- Expected to participate in the following business functions to increase working knowledge of the business: Operations; Administration; Financial Analysis; Sales Support; Designing; Estimating: Direct Sales; Other functions as assigned that are necessary to conduct business in the market.
- 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
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.
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Other details
- Job Family ADMIN
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Internship
- Required Education Some College
- Job Start Date Monday, May 20, 2024
- Job End Date Friday, August 9, 2024
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What We Do
Driven by the desire to provide professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers across the country.
Publicly traded on the NYSE, Builders FirstSource is the nation’s premier supplier of building materials and services for professional home builders and remodelers. Formed from the merger with BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., in January 2021, the combined company is a powerhouse in the building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to customers both large and small. With approximately 550 locations in 40 states, a market presence in 85 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the resulting company has significant geographic diversity and a balanced end market exposure.
We have the ability to sustain a long-term, aggressive growth strategy. Our collective strength combines unmatched national market coverage with local focus, benefiting multi-regional production builders, local builders and contractors. Our employees know that while superior customer service begins at each location, Builders FirstSource’s unparalleled resources extend our service advantage through supply chain efficiencies, technology enhancements and product diversification. As a company we are focused on getting things done right and on building a successful future, for customers, vendors and employees.
Due to the complexity of the building industry, Builders FirstSource manages a variety of operations with a large selection of career opportunities throughout the country. With long-tenured employees, it is evident that we believe in promoting from within, offer a competitive benefits package and provide job satisfaction across the board. Now is the time to be part of building something truly special.
