Sales Support Intern

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America.

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Our products are used in industrial markets such as OEMs, food processing, aerospace, semiconductor/electronic, oil and gas, transportation, marine, POP, and sign and graphics to name a few.

Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across North America, employing over 650 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization.

We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics.

Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality. 

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations.

After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.

Internship Requirements:



* Piedmont Plastics Summer Sales Internship Program will last approximately 9-weeks (June 3rd- August 2nd) with the hours being Monday-Friday 8am-5pm


* Applicants must be enrolled in, and returning to an educational institution for Fall 2024


* Must have at least a 2.7 GPA or better


* Sales, Industrial Distribution, or Business-related majors preferred but not required

In this position you will be required to:



* Shadow all aspects associated with the Sales, Warehouse and Administrative functions of a performance plastics distribution company


* Spend one week alongside the Warehouse Manager to understand proper packaging, shipping and receiving features


* Devote one week learning the various accounting procedures for the assigned branch.

Include filing, billing, and processing various administrative tasks


* Invest seven weeks of time supporting Inside Sales Team with writing orders, negotiating pricing, handling tenured customers, forecasting business and other sales-related duties


* Split bulk of seven weeks assisting an Outside Sales Team with documentation and fulfilling marketing needs along with learning pricing strategies


* Shadow the Branch General Manager to understand the basic principles of leadership and manager job responsibilities


* Travel to Charlotte, NC for home office visit to meet with Executive and Senior Management and see overall company operations for at approximately two business days


* Create final pres...