Sales Intern - Internship

Sales Intern (8-12 Week Rotational Program) BlueLinx is seeking a motivated and curious Sales Intern to participate in a structured, hands-on rotational program. This immersive experience provides exposure to Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Operations, and key administrative processes, offering a comprehensive view of how our teams work together to serve customers and drive business results. This internship is designed for individuals interested in building a career in sales, operations, or distribution, with a strong focus on learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do: Inside Sales Shadow each member of the Inside Sales team to learn core responsibilities and daily workflow Spend time with the Sales Manager to gain insight into leadership responsibilities and branch performance Partner with the Inventory Analyst to understand inventory management, product flow, and demand planning Support customer communication, order entry, quoting, and account management activities Operations Work alongside operations team members to learn picking and staging processes Gain exposure to routing, delivery coordination, and logistics planning Learn the current RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) routing process Develop an understanding of safety expectations, efficiency, and accuracy in warehouse operations Outside Sales Travel with Outside Sales Representatives to observe customer interactions, job site visits, and territory management Participate in customer meetings and follow-up activities Attend customer events to gain exposure to relationship-building and networking Learn how BlueLinx delivers value to customers in the field Integration & Capstone Project Re-engage with the Inside Sales team to apply knowledge gained across rotations Identify opportunities to improve processes observed during the program Develop a project focused on process improvement or operational efficiency Present final recommendations to branch leadership (General Manager and Sales Manager) What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience across sales, operations, and distribution functions Exposure to the full customer lifecycle and how BlueLinx serves its customers Understanding of cross-functional collaboration and branch operations Development of communication, problem-solving, and business acumen Opportunity to contribute ideas and make a meaningful impact What You Bring: Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a bachelor’s program (Business, Sales, Supply Chain, or related field preferred) Strong interest in sales, operations, or the building products industry Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and work in a team-oriented environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) Additional Information: This internship is designed as a hands-on, immersive experience that provides meaningful exposure to multiple facets of the business. Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities. #LI-AH1