About the role#
This is a 10-week paid summer internship program designed to provide hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, and branch operations. You will work within a local branch to learn how customer partnerships are built and maintained. The program includes a one-week immersive experience at the company headquarters in Newport News, Virginia.
What you'll do#
- Build skills in customer service, product knowledge, and the sales process.
- Work alongside experienced sales, operations, and branch leaders.
- Gain exposure to warehouse, counter, inside sales, and outside sales functions.
- Participate in leadership and sales development sessions.
- Complete a sales-focused project to solve a business challenge and present your findings to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Economics, or Psychology.
- Status as a rising junior or senior.
- Availability to work 10 consecutive weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- A motivated and curious mindset with a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Locations: West Chicago, Oak Brook, and Addison, Illinois; Nashville, Tennessee; Phoenix, Arizona; Nampa and Meridian, Idaho; Mansfield and La Porte, Texas; Lenexa, Kansas; Pomona, Santa Ana, and Valencia, California; Halethorpe, Maryland; Sacramento, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chantilly, Virginia; Tampa, Florida; and Euless, Texas.
About Ferguson
Ferguson provides supplies for residential plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial sectors. The company operates 1,700 locations across North America and the Caribbean. It was founded in 1953 and maintains its headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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