Intern - Sales

WHO WE ARE
SouthernCarlson is a national distributor of construction, fastening, industrial and construction supplies. Our foundation of service and commitment began in 1947. We have the broadest selection of high-quality products from leading suppliers in the industry along with tool repair services to keep businesses running. We provide expertise in both the products we offer and the solutions we propose. SouthernCarlson is The Contractors Choice™ for professional-grade tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies and expert service.
In person interviews will be held on campus on December 3, 2026
SouthernCarlson is proudly hiring Sales Interns for Summer 2026 in the following locations.
Dallas or Houston, TX
Charlotte, NC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tampa, FL
Atlanta, GA

Our 8-week summer internships begin June 7th and ends July 30th.

$25/ hour + $4,000 living stipend
First week spent in our Warehouse to learn product
Weeks 2-4 spent working as Branch Associate and Inside Sales Support
Weeks 4 – 8 will be spent riding along with Outside Sales Reps and working as a Branch Associate

Sales Intern Duties and Responsibilities

Working with their manager or a sales associate to complete assigned tasks
Attending meetings and events to observe and learn
Updating sales records and documents accurately
Observing how to close deals in the sales process
Communicating with vendors and clients at the manager’s request
Conducting research and collating survey data
Assessing whether sales targets are met
Taking notes on what they learn while on the job

Sales Intern skills and qualifications
Sales Interns should have a specific set of skills to be successful in this role. These include:

Enrollment in a marketing or business program
Ability to take initiative
Ability to navigate fast-paced environments
Strong interpersonal skills
Positive attitude
Collaborative spirit

OUR PROMISE MEANS MORE™

Respect - We build relationships on trust, collaboration and kindness while taking the time to learn, grow and celebrate wins together.
Integrity - We go above and beyond to help customers and employees and do what we can to help resolve issues.
Teamwork – We support and encourage each other while working together to ensure each customer has a top-notch experience.
Family Environment – We are a nationwide company with small business locations that provides a family-like environment.

Notice: Offer for this position is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and drug screen

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SouthernCarlson Inc.® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type protected by federal, state or local laws.