Sales Intern - Internship

BlueLinx • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Benefits

• 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
• Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern