Pella Direct Sales Network (PDSN) Account Team Intern – Summer 2027

PDSN Account Team Intern – Summer 2027
Program Duration: End of May - Early August
Location: Location (on-site)

Pella Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in North America, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join the PDSN Account Team for Summer 2027. As a leader in innovation, Pella offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and innovative industry. 

This role offers a hands-on opportunity to support showroom activations, warehouse operations, sales enablement, compliance initiatives, and integration efforts across the PDSN & Sales Subsidiary network. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to strategic planning, operational execution, and technology transformation projects. 

Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s internship program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in special projects and presentations.

• Contribute to compliance efforts by reviewing documentation and ensuring alignment with brand and legal standards.

• Support sales team initiatives by preparing materials, tracking metrics, and participating in customer engagement activities.

• Assist with showroom and warehouse coordination, including setup, inventory tracking, and activation support as needed.

• Team player with strong collaboration skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Marketing, Accounting or Finance. 

Specific projects:

• Improve onboarding materials for new users of the Contract Lifecycle Management system.
• Build a proactive communication process to alert sales subsidiaries when contracts are nearing expiration.
• Develop a repeatable, scalable template for new warehouse setups.
• Create and manage a centralized showroom event schedule.
• Define and document standards for showroom events to ensure consistency and brand alignment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Post-offer background check and drug screen required. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry, or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?