Sales Intern - Retail

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 The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.