About the role#
This Summer 2027 internship supports the ready-mix concrete sales team. You will gain practical experience in customer service, construction markets, and internal sales processes. The role involves managing online inquiries, developing training resources, and conducting account outreach. You will work within an office environment while occasionally visiting plants and active construction sites.
What you'll do#
- Review incoming online sales inquiries and gather initial project information.
- Route leads to the correct salesperson or location and enter data into company systems.
- Follow up on open opportunities to confirm project timing, quantities, and customer needs.
- Contact house accounts to build relationships and identify upcoming projects.
- Promote value-added products like concrete fibers, curing compounds, and sealers.
- Coordinate customer requests with dispatch, quality control, operations, and customer service teams.
- Help organize a SharePoint site for sales training materials and maintain accurate content.
- Assist with market research, call campaigns, and sales reports.
- Participate in sales meetings, product training, and site visits.
- Maintain clear notes and activity records while representing the company professionally.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in sales, marketing, business, construction management, or communications.
- Interest in the ready-mix concrete industry or construction materials.
- Professional communication skills and confidence making outbound customer calls.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic involving measurements, pricing, and sales data.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site in the United States.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
- Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and navigate construction jobsite environments.
About Cemstone
Cemstone is a family-owned business based in the Upper Midwest. Founded in 1927, the company specializes in ready-mix concrete and building materials. It provides aggregates, masonry supplies, and concrete placing services to its customers. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
How to get in at Cemstone
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at Cemstone because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can submit your materials before the applicant pool grows too large. This helps you stay ahead of the crowd when roles are first posted. You should also reach out to the recruiters behind these roles to ask about the position or a potential referral. Intern Insider surfaces the specific contacts for Cemstone, which often improves your response rate compared to waiting in a standard queue. Direct communication shows you are serious about the work.
