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 Industries
UFP 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 Opportunity
As 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 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 problemsolving
Why You'll Love This Internship
Oneonone mentorship
Field exposure
Defined career path
Collaborative culture
Resumeready 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.
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.
