Sales Intern

About the role

At Smith Douglas Homes, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life by creating opportunities for homeownership. We believe that mission starts with our people. When you join Smith Douglas Homes, you become part of a team that is committed to doing the right thing, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. We foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect—where every team member has the opportunity to make an impact and grow their career. Join us and help build more than homes. Help build opportunities, communities, and a future you can be proud of. Smith Douglas Homes is excited to offer an 8‑week Summer Sales Internship Program designed to give college students hands‑on experience in residential new home sales. This immersive program allows interns to work directly with New Home Sales Specialists and community teams, gaining real‑world exposure to customer engagement, sales operations, and the homebuilding industry. This internship is ideal for students interested in sales, marketing, real estate, business, or construction‑related careers who want practical, professional experience in a customer‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Agents in model homes and sales centers
• Welcome and engage prospective homebuyers visiting the community
• Provide general information about the community, homes, floorplans, etc.
• Assist with lead follow-up and customer communication.
• Help maintain model home appearance and merchandising standards.
• Participate in community marketing efforts, events, and promotions.
• Learn and use CRM and sales tracking systems.
• Observe the sales process from initial prospect interaction through contract and closing.
• Complete administrative and organizational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Professional Sales, Business, Marketing, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred, not required).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Availability to work weekends throughout the 8‑week program.

Benefits

• Structured, hands‑on summer internship experience.
• Direct mentorship from experienced Sales Professionals.
• Exposure to a growing national homebuilder.
• Opportunity to build a professional network and gain career insight.

Pay

Paid Internship.

Schedule

Duration