Sales Intern - Packaging

Location: Many UFP locations across the U.S.

Duration: Summer Internship Duration - 10–12 weeks

Format: In‑person with field visits and facility rotations

Compensation: $25/hour plus eligibility for housing stipend

Eligibility: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

About UFP Industries

UFP Industries is looking for a high‑energy, competitive, and motivated Sales Intern who loves to win and is eager to build the foundation for a long‑term sales career. As a global leader in wood, industrial, and construction solutions, UFP provides hands‑on industry exposure, real customer interactions, and unmatched mentorship.

The Opportunity

As a UFP Sales Intern, you’ll be immersed in the day‑to‑day work of a professional sales organization. You’ll gain firsthand experience with our products, shadow seasoned sales professionals, and engage directly with customers. You’ll also explore different facilities and operations through best-practice training modules.

What You’ll Do

• •Participate in hands-on product and operations training.
• •Support sales, customer service, and production teams.
• •Conduct customer visits and accompany sales representatives on sales calls.
• •Assist with quoting, order entry, customer communications, and follow-up activities.
• •Prospect and identify potential customers in assigned markets.
• •Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence.
• •Participate in customer presentations, facility tours, and business reviews.
• •Utilize CRM tools to document customer interactions and sales opportunities.
• •Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate UFP products and solutions.
• •Partner with sales professionals to develop territory growth plans and account strategies.
• •Visit multiple UFP facilities to understand manufacturing and operational processes
• •Complete a capstone project focused on a customer, market, or sales opportunity and present recommendations to leadership.

What You’ll Learn

• •Fundamentals of B2B selling
• •Customer relationship building
• •Product and operations knowledge
• •Territory management and forecasting
• •Professional communication and problem‑solving

Why You’ll Love This Internship

• •One‑on‑one mentorship
• •Field exposure
• •Defined career path
• •Collaborative culture
• •Resume‑ready experience

Program Structure

• •Week 1: Onboarding & product immersion
• •Weeks 2–4: Facility rotations & customer visits

• •Weeks 5–8: Customer visits, sales calls, CRM activities, quoting support, territory analysis, and account development projects
• •Weeks 9–10: Independently support assigned sales initiatives, present findings from customer and market research, and deliver final project recommendations

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.