Job Information
GAF Retail Sales Intern in Tacoma, Washington
Company Introduction:
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Summary:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team or Function Overview
The National Accounts Retail Sales Intern is responsible for supporting our sales and marketing efforts at large national big-box home Improvement locations.
Summary
National Accounts Retail Sales Internship
Put your classroom studies into practice in the real world and gain the experience to help determine your journey after graduation. At GAF, we’ll ensure you get going on your first day with a comprehensive orientation into our company. In our program, you will have the opportunity to work in the field, participate in quarterly business meetings, and work cross-functionally with other RSRs/SSRs in the field meeting contractors, retail store pro desk teams, and outside sales reps who call on Managed Accounts
GAF is looking for a National Accounts Retail Sales Intern. The ideal candidate for this role is majoring in Business, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and would be looking to consider a career in sales once they finish college. The intern would be assigned to one of our five managers and asked to do several specific projects related to the National Accounts Retail business.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Gain hands-on experience by being in the field 3-4 days/week
Work with the local GAF Retail Sales Rep to learn the business
Interns will visit Retail stores, and work with store associates daily
Outbound phone calls to Non-Certified Contractors who have signed up for GAF Rewards to learn and help them develop their business
Participate in storm recovery efforts (travel may be required)
Working PRO Days events as scheduled in local markets
Cold-calling new contractors to learn about their business
Presenting at our QBR Meetings
Research our competitors online and provide reviews/comparisons
Outbound phone calling to Retail Stores key contacts (Home Depot & Lowes) and their outside Field Personnel to assist them with building their business
Learn GAF Roofing products and use this knowledge when talking with key retail store personnel, contractors, and business owners
Gain practical experience using Salesforce CRM and Tableau Data metrics to analyze and make recommendations to grow sales
Take on other projects as assigned
Some travel may be required
Physical Demands
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and travel without assistance routinely
Ability to position self to bend, pull, and reach overhead and/or below shoulder level to perform filling functions, lifting, carrying, and moving of up to 50 lbs of products/materials occasionally
Frequent driving, moving about, sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Ability to wear and work in PPE occasionally
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps occasionally
Under This Roof, We Require
Excellent written, organization, and communication skills
Strong time management skills
The successful candidate must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026
Ability to travel minimally within assigned territory if needed
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, without visa sponsorship now and in the future.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
- The ideal candidate for this role is majoring in Business, Sales, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
All GAF internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however, there are no benefits associated with these positions. Candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week over the summer. Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
How We Protect What Matters Most:
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.