Job Description

Inside Sales Intern

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's innovative, functional coatings, adhesives, and sealants enhance the quality, safety, and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller's Internship Program:

You'll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You'll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.

Location: Vadnais Heights, MN

Our Internship Experience includes:

• 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field.
• Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO.
• Multiple networking, volunteer, and fun events both virtual and in-person.
• Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller.
• End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers.

Position Overview: The Inside Sales Intern will support business development efforts by identifying potential customers, initiating outreach, and helping build a pipeline of qualified leads. This role offers hands-on experience with customer relationship management tools, sales strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects that support growth and gain exposure to various departments across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to potential customers through prospecting and discovery calls
• Build and manage a pipeline of qualified leads using CRM tools and online platforms
• Research market trends and identify new business opportunities
• Document customer interactions and update sales activity in Salesforce
• Collaborate with internal teams to support lead nurturing and follow-up efforts
• Prepare reports and presentations to share insights and progress with stakeholders
• Engage with multiple contacts within prospective organizations to build relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• Minimum rising junior or senior

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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