Summer 2026 Sales Internship - East Hartford, CT

Builders FirstSource • East Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. As an Outside Sales Intern, you’ll shadow experienced sales professionals in the field, support active customer accounts, and learn how to identify and develop new business opportunities. This role will give you a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of construction sales, where relationships, service, and product knowledge are key.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident interacting with both customers and coworkers.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing, and goal-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel within a local territory and occasionally visit construction job sites.
• Highly organized, proactive, and coachable.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Junior or Senior standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Shadow outside sales representatives on customer visits, job site meetings, and account management activities.
• Learn the full sales cycle – from prospecting and lead generation to quoting, order entry, and post-sale follow-up.
• Assist in preparing bids, proposals, and presentations for both residential and commercial construction projects.
• Support the tracking of sales metrics, customer activity, and follow-up actions using CRM tools.
• Build product knowledge around lumber, engineered wood, windows, doors, and other building materials sold by BFS.
• Help resolve customer inquiries by working cross-functionally with operations, inventory, and delivery teams.
• Observe and participate in pricing discussions, customer negotiations, and service issue resolution.
• Research local markets, construction trends, and competitor activity to identify new sales opportunities.
• Attend branch meetings and vendor training sessions to develop a broad understanding of the business.

Benefits

• Real-world experience in outside sales, customer service, and business development.
• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals in the building materials industry.
• A deep understanding of BFS products, services, and operations.
• Exposure to construction job sites, builders, contractors, and project workflows.
• Sales training and hands-on experience with CRM systems, quoting tools, and prospecting methods.
• A potential pathway to full-time employment after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees