Sales Intern, Houston, TX - Summer 2025

Camillo Companies Internship Overview

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies offers a competitive internship program in a variety of disciplines across the business. Our internship program is designed to provide practical work experience and development opportunities for students that want exposure in this rapidly growing industry. As an intern with Camillo Companies, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about an ever-changing industry and make real-world contributions that will help build your resume as you work toward finishing your undergraduate or graduate program. Not only that, but you’ll have some fun along the way thanks to networking events, company culture get-togethers, and more. That's because our employees and interns are empowered to grow and succeed infinitely. We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture that thrives on trust, teamwork, and collaboration and that is focused on giving back to the communities we serve.

We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to assist with the daily operations of the business, special projects, and various assignments. This is a ten-week paid-internship program with cohorts available in the Spring and Summer semesters. The goal of this program is to help further develop your communication, leadership, and professional skills while gaining valuable real-world experience in a work environment for a dynamic organization.

As an Intern, you will work closely with a Department Lead who will provide you with hands-on projects and daily tasks to help you become career ready. Camillo Companies is dedicated to developing successful and well-rounded leaders, and we strive to make this Internship as realistic and informative as possible.

The Internship Program will provide all Camillo Companies Interns with various opportunities for professional development, including:

• Real-world experience in a dynamic industry
• Networking events with industry leaders
• Resume-building opportunities, from projects and reports to presentations and more.
• A People and Culture Intern Advisor for support and guidance.
• Resume and interview workshops to help prepare you to hit the workforce.
• Lunch and learn opportunities with C-suite leaders and other members of the Camillo Companies leadership team.
• Presentation training and preparation workshops.
• Final Internship Business Development Project & Presentation

The Final Project will cover a business development area of growth for Camillo Companies or recommendations for a specific area of the business selected by the executive management team.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.camillocompanies.com/careers

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Intern

Department: Sales

Reports To: Vice President of Sales

Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

Session: Monday, June 9th - Friday, August 15th

Job Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Intern to support our sales team by engaging prospective homebuyers, assisting with daily activities, and preparing sales material and contracts. This Sales Intern will gain hands-on experience with CRM management, event coordination, and market research while observing and participating in sales presentations and training. The Sales Intern will also contribute to lead generation efforts and gain exposure to the full home sales process through mentorship and special projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales team with daily activities, including greeting and engaging prospective homebuyers
• Observe and participate in sales presentations to learn effective sales techniques and processes
• Support the preparation of sales materials and contracts for clients
• Learn and assist with CRM management, including maintaining accurate records of leads, prospects, and sales activities
• Help coordinate community events, grand openings, and promotional activities to attract potential buyers
• Learn about contract preparation and the documentation required in the home sales process
• Provide administrative support to the sales team and assist with special projects as assigned
• Participate in sales training sessions and mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals
• Conduct market research (CMA) and help generate new leads through outreach and networking
• Document the various sales processes
• Assist Sales Leadership in planning and organizing sales events
• Assist with all other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Camillo Companies is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled and currently attending an Associate Degree program, 2-year program, Community College, or 4-year program at a college or university.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Professional office environment
• Periodic local travel required
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of home site and home in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling or stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of Camillo Properties, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company plans to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies values a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #LegendCareers