Material Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there’s never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is a three-to-four-month assignment that supports a materials sales representative. It focuses on helping build and maintain strong relationships with potential buyers to support sales goals and ensure success. Essential Job Accountabilities Learn how a sales representative executes business development plans for defined targets to understand strategies that drive sales objectives Assist in identifying and developing prospects from current clients, referrals, and other sources to help ensure sales goals are achieved Learn how to prepare and issue reports on pipeline, sales forecasts, and market trends to support effective plant operations Assist in implementing strategic marketing plans and sales objectives to contribute to departmental success Provide input on client programs, marketing initiatives, and work in progress to strengthen client relationships Assist the sales team in obtaining market information on existing construction materials competitors, including sand and gravel, crushed stone, asphalt concrete and ready-mix concrete suppliers, to understand their capabilities and offerings Collaborate with the sales team to interface with owners’ representatives, subcontractors, and agencies to identify material needs and generate leads Education High School diploma required Minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution- such as a vocational program, college or university Coursework should be focused on Business, Marketing, or a related field Work Experience Previous sales experience is a plus Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to generate leads and close deals Good customer service, public speaking and presentation skills Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct on a daily basis Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time Our Benefits at a Glance: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns. We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Hourly: $24.00 $27.00 About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US