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Intern (Burtonsville, Maryland)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Burtonsville

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, be able to lift 50 lbs consistently, and possess knowledge or interest in agronomics, horticulture, hardscape, lighting, or irrigation.
  • You will assist customers, price products, support delivery logistics, learn inventory control, maintain branch cleanliness, help with sales, and complete a project for management presentation.

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently
  • Knowledge/classroom experience or interest in agronomics, plant sciences/horticulture, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, or agriculture

Responsibilities

  • Respond to customer questions concerning products and service issues
  • Price incoming product and material
  • Ride along with delivery driver and assist with loading/unloading product
  • Learn about inventory spot counts and inventory control
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the branch and stocking the work area with all necessary supplies
  • Ride along with an outside sales rep and assist with maintaining customer relationships
  • Work on project assigned by manager and present final to leadership

FAQs

What is the pay range for the internship position?

The pay range for the internship position is typically between $15 and $25 per hour.

What type of experience will I gain from this internship?

You will gain hands-on experience in various facets of branch operations, including customer service, inventory control, and project management.

Are the internships at SiteOne paid?

Yes, internships at SiteOne are paid positions.

What are the work hours for the internship?

The specific work hours may vary, but they will typically align with the branch operational hours.

Is there any specific educational background required for this internship?

While there is no strict requirement, knowledge or classroom experience in agronomics, plant sciences, horticulture, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, or agriculture is preferred.

Will I work with experienced leadership during the internship?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned leadership throughout the internship.

How physically demanding is the internship?

The internship requires the ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and involve physical tasks such as loading and unloading products.

Will I have opportunities to interact with customers?

Yes, you will respond to customer questions and assist in maintaining customer relationships during the internship.

Is there a possibility of a job offer after the internship?

While the internship program is designed to provide experience and skills, any potential job offers will depend on performance and the availability of positions upon completion of the internship.

How can I apply for the internship?

Interested candidates should visit the SiteOne Landscape Supply careers page or contact their local branch for application details.

SiteOne is the nation’s largest supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals in the US and Canada.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. We have a long history of serving residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses and other outdoor spaces. Through our network of over 500 branches across 45 states and five provinces, we offer a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 products including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. With a world-class team of over 4,200 industry experts, we also provide industry- leading complementary services and business assistance to support our product offering and to help our customers operate and grow their businesses; all tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs. At SiteOne, we are committed to five key business objectives: 1. Be a great place to work for our associates. 2. Deliver superior quality, service and value to our customers. 3. Be the distributor of choice for our suppliers. 4. Achieve industry-leading financial performance and growth for our shareholders. 5. Be a good neighbor in our communities. By leveraging the strength and capabilities of a large company with the passion, drive, experience and commitment of our talented local teams – we can consistently achieve these objectives and make our customers the most successful professionals in the Green Industry. We know our customer’s business better than anyone in our industry and together with our customers and suppliers, we can achieve exceptional success.