About the role#
Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. is hiring Engineering Sales Interns for the Summer 2026 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position. You will work within our industrial machinery manufacturing operations to balance technical, interpersonal, and business management skills.
What you'll do#
- Use your technical knowledge and sales strategy to drive equipment sales.
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
- Manage a pipeline of opportunities to meet sales goals.
- Propose changes to equipment, processes, or services to help clients reduce capital expenditures and improve operations.
- Educate clients on product specifications, pricing, and our equipment offerings.
What you'll need#
- You are pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management.
- Prior co-op or internship experience in a related field is preferred.
- Active participation in student organizations or extracurricular activities is preferred.
Location & details#
This role is available on-site in the following cities: Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, South Carolina; and Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville, Tennessee; and Chesapeake, Virginia.
About Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.
Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. is an employee-owned company founded in 1947. It specializes in commercial and industrial HVAC, filtration, and building control systems. The firm operates 14 regional branch offices across the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee. Its staff includes professional sales engineers, Certified Energy Managers, and LEED accredited professionals.
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