Outside Sales Intern- Nashville
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Description Outside Sales Intern- Nashville Req Id: 12269 Job Location: Home Office - Nashville Posting Start Date: 3/4/26 Work Environment: Remote
Job Purpose This position will support our Field Sales team as a Summer Intern from June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026 and will be a remote based position. This is a paid, full-time Internship.
As part of the LP Sales Internship, participants will spend the summer in a robust, hands-on training environment while working in partnership with an LP salesperson to gain full exposure to LP’s Sales organization. Sales interns will be able to combine industry knowledge with in-field experience by visiting both customers and job site locations to see how LP’s sales process comes to life. LP will also ensure our sales interns are equipped with fundamental leadership principles that will serve as a solid foundation for a successful future career in sales.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Grow knowledge of the company and building materials industry by studying resources such as company history, product literature and videos, go-to-market strategies, sales analytic dashboards, customer history, and sales process
Shadow sales representatives and participate in ride-along with their customer base (builders, contractors, installers, dealers)
Help secure product placement with key builders and channel customers within the assigned territory
Establish relationships with installation contractors and building inspectors
Collaborate & present solutions on a team project focused on a specific, real world business initiative
What do I need to be successful?
Interest in pursuing a career in sales
Results-oriented mindset
Capable of contributing effectively both individually and within a group
Ability to build relationships with external partners
Strong organizational skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Time management skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Education
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Sales
Work Environment This will be a remote-based position with up to 90% travel within an assigned region
At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your
well-being , champion community impact, and strengthen
connections
that make everyone’s
purpose
feel seen, heard, and respected. We don’t just offer jobs—we build
careers
through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.
CAREERS We’re building
CAREERS
by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:
Continued education assistance
Professional development resources
Clear career pathing and leadership advancement opportunities
CONNECTIONS We’re building
CONNECTIONS
by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:
A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
Support for work–life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members
WELL-BEING We’re building
WELL-BEING
by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:
An award-winning safety program
Competitive health and wellness benefits
Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities at all levels
PURPOSE We’re building
PURPOSE
by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:
Group volunteer opportunities
Financial support for local charities and educational institutions
Fostering future talent through school partnerships, career fairs, and community engagement initiatives
Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters. ABOUT LP We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.
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Job Purpose This position will support our Field Sales team as a Summer Intern from June 1, 2026 – August 14, 2026 and will be a remote based position. This is a paid, full-time Internship.
As part of the LP Sales Internship, participants will spend the summer in a robust, hands-on training environment while working in partnership with an LP salesperson to gain full exposure to LP’s Sales organization. Sales interns will be able to combine industry knowledge with in-field experience by visiting both customers and job site locations to see how LP’s sales process comes to life. LP will also ensure our sales interns are equipped with fundamental leadership principles that will serve as a solid foundation for a successful future career in sales.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
Grow knowledge of the company and building materials industry by studying resources such as company history, product literature and videos, go-to-market strategies, sales analytic dashboards, customer history, and sales process
Shadow sales representatives and participate in ride-along with their customer base (builders, contractors, installers, dealers)
Help secure product placement with key builders and channel customers within the assigned territory
Establish relationships with installation contractors and building inspectors
Collaborate & present solutions on a team project focused on a specific, real world business initiative
What do I need to be successful?
Interest in pursuing a career in sales
Results-oriented mindset
Capable of contributing effectively both individually and within a group
Ability to build relationships with external partners
Strong organizational skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Time management skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Education
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Sales
Work Environment This will be a remote-based position with up to 90% travel within an assigned region
At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your
well-being , champion community impact, and strengthen
connections
that make everyone’s
purpose
feel seen, heard, and respected. We don’t just offer jobs—we build
careers
through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.
CAREERS We’re building
CAREERS
by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:
Continued education assistance
Professional development resources
Clear career pathing and leadership advancement opportunities
CONNECTIONS We’re building
CONNECTIONS
by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:
A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
Support for work–life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members
WELL-BEING We’re building
WELL-BEING
by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:
An award-winning safety program
Competitive health and wellness benefits
Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities at all levels
PURPOSE We’re building
PURPOSE
by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:
Group volunteer opportunities
Financial support for local charities and educational institutions
Fostering future talent through school partnerships, career fairs, and community engagement initiatives
Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters. ABOUT LP We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.
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