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.