Channel Marketing Intern

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Cornerstone Building Brands: Channel Marketing Intern (Summer 2026)

Company Description:

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings across North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we proudly serve both new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our extensive and market-leading portfolio of products includes:

• Vinyl windows
• Vinyl siding
• Stone veneer
• Metal roofing
• Metal wall systems
• Metal accessories

We boast a broad, multi-channel distribution platform and an expansive national footprint, supported by more than 18,800 team members across manufacturing, distribution, and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are deeply embedded in our culture, reflecting our commitment to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work, and play. Learn more at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

Job Description: Channel Marketing Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for a Channel Marketing Intern for Summer 2026. In this integral role, you will be a key contributor to the Channel Marketing team’s efforts, focusing on driving growth through our crucial contractor, builder, and distribution channels. This internship offers invaluable hands-on experience across various facets of marketing, including:

• Sales enablement
• Marketing operations
• Customer engagement initiatives

You will play a vital role in connecting brand strategy with impactful field-level execution, collaborating extensively with cross-functional teams. A core component of this internship will involve completing three impactful projects specifically designed to enhance sales and marketing performance in the field.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the development and execution of sales enablement tools, such as physical samples, eye-catching displays, comprehensive product literature, and dynamic digital selling assets.
• Assist with marketing campaigns and promotions specifically targeting contractors and builders to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and increase customer loyalty.
• Help coordinate regional and branch-level marketing activities, including local events, the creation of co-branded materials, and providing essential product training support.
• Conduct thorough research and data analysis on market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviors to provide insights that inform our marketing strategy.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and collaboration using project management tools like Asana or similar platforms.
• Complete three high-impact projects tied directly to business objectives. Examples of potential projects include:
  • Launching or significantly improving a contractor sales enablement toolkit.
  • Executing a comprehensive field marketing and event plan.
  • Defining the customer journey and making actionable recommendations for Customer Experience (CX) improvements and targeted marketing support.

Qualifications: WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is a definite plus.
• Highly organized with the proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
• A genuine curiosity about how marketing drives business results, particularly within B2B and channel environments.

Additional Information:

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay
• An inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights – you’ll work for the market leader in multiple product categories!
• Professional development opportunities
• An dedicated Intern buddy to help you navigate your experience

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. For our full-time• team members, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one**:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (starting day 1)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities

*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 HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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 HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018: Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

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.