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.