Construction Materials Sales Intern

Title of Position: Sales Intern- Summer 2025

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Through a combination of growth and acquisitions, Silvi Materials have together become one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of concrete products in the Northeast, US. Today, the Silvi Materials manufacture concrete at multiple locations and supplies those plants with materials from Silvi owned mining operations and deep-water port facility.

As a Silvi Materials Sales Intern, you will have the opportunity to tap into the world of concrete/construction materials. You will report to our experienced Sales Director during your 10–12-week experience.

So, what does a Sales Intern do?

• Work within the field, typically client construction sites.
• On site manager during concrete placements.
• 80% field work, 20% office work.
• Assist and support the sales manager and sales team in day-to-day activities, contributing to the overall sales process.
• Observe and learn about sales strategies, techniques, and customer interactions.
• Take on specific tasks assigned by the sales team, such as preparing presentations, conducting market research, or organizing sales data.
• Proactively ask questions and take notes to understand the full scope of sales operations.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Marketing, to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions regarding sales strategies, goals, and customer relations.
• Gain hands-on experience by interacting with clients, managing leads, and supporting the sales pipeline.

Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Concrete Industry Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients.
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work well in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, showing a proactive approach to tasks.
• A collaborative mindset with a team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn about sales strategies, tools, and customer engagement techniques.

Physical Demands

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

 Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.