Inside Sales Intern

esponsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to contractors, builders, and walk-in customers.
• Assist customers in identifying products and recommending building material solutions.
• Answer phones and respond to customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Learn Gulf Coast Building Products' product lines, pricing, and inventory systems.
• Help create and maintain customer accounts and records.
• Process orders accurately and assist with order follow-up.
• Learn inventory management and participate in inventory-related activities.
• Support shipping and receiving activities as needed.
• Observe and assist with contractor estimating and project quoting.
• Develop an understanding of pricing strategies, margins, and profitability.
• Shadow Contractor Account Managers during customer visits and job site meetings.
• Learn how long-term customer relationships are developed and maintained.
• Collaborate with warehouse, operations, and sales teams to ensure outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused and eager to help others.
• Comfortable learning technical products and industry terminology.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in sales, account management, or the construction/building materials industry.

Benefits

• Building materials and construction industry fundamentals.
• Inside sales and customer relationship management.
• Estimating and quoting processes.
• Sales operations and inventory management.
• Business-to-business (B2B) sales.
• Professional communication and relationship building.
• Preparing for a career as a Contractor Account Manager.

This position is available to current full-time UWF students, including graduate students. The Talent Catalyst Application is REQUIRED for this position. You must fill out the application with the link to be considered for the position.