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. Are you ready to build real-world experience and turn your communication skills into career-launching potential? At Builders FirstSource – the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products and value-added components, you’ll get hands-on exposure to sales strategies, customer relationship management, and field operations in a dynamic and growing industry. Overview of operations from sales to delivery. We’re looking for energetic, driven, and people-oriented students who want to learn how to grow business, solve customer challenges, and create value in the construction supply space. Join a supportive, inclusive team where you’ll develop sales skills, build industry knowledge, and lay the groundwork for a successful sales career.

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

• 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