Sales Intern - Summer

Position: Sales Intern - Summer 2026
At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing home building companies in the country. We are looking for Summer 2026 Sales Interns to join our team. We have open opportunities across our various Divisions located throughout the Southeast.

Position Summary:

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.

Program Dates & Commitment

* Duration: 8 weeks (Summer Term)

* Schedule:

full-time; weekends required after completing first two-weeks of program.

* Location:

On-site at Smith Douglas Homes communities

* Compensation:
Paid internship

Key Responsibilities

* Support Sales Agents in model homes and sales offices

* Welcome and engage prospective home buyers visiting the community

* Provide general information about homes, floor plans, and neighborhoods

* 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

* Complete administrative and organizational tasks as needed

Learning Objectives

Throughout the 8-week program, interns will:

* Gain an understanding of the residential new home sales process

* Develop professional communication, sales, and customer service skills

* Learn how marketing, sales, and construction teams collaborate

* Build confidence interacting with customers in a professional environment

* Explore potential career paths within homebuilding and real estate

Qualifications

* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

* Pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, 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

Why Join Smith Douglas Homes?

* Structured, hands-on summer internship experience

* Direct mentorship from experienced Sales Professionals

* Exposure to a growing national home builder

* Opportunity to build a professional network and gain career insight

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

About Smith Douglas Homes:

New home builder, Smith Douglas was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 32nd largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people's quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.

We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work!

Our mantra: "It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit!"