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