Job Description:

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 fieldAll 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.

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. ​