2026 Retail Sales Intern
About The Position
Get Experience. Build Your Resume. Start Your Career. Johnson Brothers is a national family-owned wine, spirits and beer distributor. Johnson Brothers has been providing exceptional service to our customers since 1953, representing the world's most famous brands in the beverage industry. Johnson Brothers is dedicated to promoting a more open and diverse industry and broader Wine & Spirits professions. Pertaining to our 2026 Internship program, we welcome all student applicants and specifically encourage students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. Our sales internship is a hands-on introduction to a career in sales, the chance to explore the wine, spirits & beer industry and an opportunity to work directly with our amazing customers. Interns will learn alongside our sales team to develop their selling skills and knowledge of the industry. Interns will also have the opportunity to mentor under divisions specializing in both retail and on-premise accounts. Along with job development, the program is comprised of exciting social activities, weekly meetings and networking events with other interns, sales team members and senior management. Previous experience in sales roles, restaurants, acting as a leader in a student organization or having been a student athlete can make you a great candidate for this role. Apply your competitive nature to serve our customers! Imagine yourself representing many of the most recognized and successful brands in the Raleigh Metro. Job Description: Details: Internships will be full-time Compensation: $20/hour Located in Raleigh Responsibilities: Support in-store tastings Achieve sales objectives Build and maintain relationships Effectively manage your territory Actively sell current and new products Serve accounts on a regular schedule Merchandise shelves with strategic shelf placement Maintain cold boxes and build displays Stock inventories across accounts Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations Competencies and Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in Business or related field Must have completed junior year before the start of the program 2026 graduation date (preferred) Must be at least 21-years-old Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug test Experience with Microsoft Office Software (preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Independent worker Exceptional customer service skills Prior sales experience preferred Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Must provide own transportation Worker Sub-Type: Intern Time Type: Full time Johnson Brothers is a single-family owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor, led by Michael and Todd Johnson. Founded in 1953 by their father, Lynn Johnson, the company has grown into one of the largest wholesale distribution companies in the United States, operating across 20 states. Johnson Brothers partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional customer service. The company remains rooted in its founding values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. For the third year in a row, Newsweek has named Johnson Brothers one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025. Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Business or related field
- Must have completed junior year before the start of the program
- Must be at least 21-years-old
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug test
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Independent worker
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Must provide own transportation
Nice To Haves
- 2026 graduation date (preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software (preferred)
- Prior sales experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support in-store tastings
- Achieve sales objectives
- Build and maintain relationships
- Effectively manage your territory
- Actively sell current and new products
- Serve accounts on a regular schedule
- Merchandise shelves with strategic shelf placement
- Maintain cold boxes and build displays
- Stock inventories across accounts
- Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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