Business Analyst Intern, Retail Sales - job 1 of 2

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, and metal roofing and wall systems. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

About the Role

This internship is for Summer 2026.

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst Intern, Retail Sales to support our Retail Home Services division. This internship will provide hands on experience in account and project management, sales strategy, and customer relationship building with exposure to national level retail partners. The intern will assist in supporting key accounts, identifying growth opportunities, project management, sales analytics and helping to improve overall customer satisfaction while learning to balance company priorities with client needs.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are passionate about business development, customer success, and the building products industry.

What You’ll Do

• Support the account management team in maintaining and strengthening relationships with key retail customers.
• Assist in the account planning process, including research, reporting, and preparation of presentations.
• Help coordinate communication between customers and internal teams to ensure needs are met.
• Participate in problem solving discussions related to sales, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to projects that identify new sales opportunities and strategies for long-term growth.
• Track account metrics and help prepare progress updates and forecasts for internal stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to contract management, renewal processes, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate across departments to align strategies and deliver excellent customer experiences.

What You'll Need

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sales, project management, customer success, or account management.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to learn.

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior internship or project experience in sales, customer service, or marketing.
• Knowledge of the building products industry.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Intern buddy

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.