Location:

Many UFP locations across the U.S.

Duration:

Summer Internship Duration - 10-12 weeks

Format:

Inperson 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 IndustriesUFP Industries is looking for a highenergy, competitive, and motivated Sales Intern who loves to win and is eager to build the foundation for a longterm sales career. As a global leader in wood, industrial, and construction solutions, UFP provides handson industry exposure, real customer interactions, and unmatched mentorship. The OpportunityAs a UFP Sales Intern, you'll be immersed in the daytoday 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 DoParticipate 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 processesComplete a capstone project focused on a customer, market, or sales opportunity and present recommendations to leadership. What You'll LearnFundamentals of B2B sellingCustomer relationship buildingProduct and operations knowledgeTerritory management and forecastingProfessional communication and problemsolving Why You'll Love This InternshipOneonone mentorshipField exposureDefined career pathCollaborative cultureResumeready experience Program StructureWeek 1: Onboarding & product immersionWeeks 2-4: Facility rotations & customer visitsWeeks 5-8: Customer visits, sales calls, CRM activities, quoting support, territory analysis, and account development projectsWeeks 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. Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.