Beef & Pork Sales Intern Summer 2026

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Job Details: We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an intern at Tyson Foods, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. During this 10–12 week program, you will learn our computer systems, product codes, and collaborate with departments such as scheduling, pricing, customer service, and transportation to ensure accurate shipments and order processing. You’ll gain a strong understanding of the sales process—specifically within beef and/or pork—and how it connects to plant operations. Key Responsibilities: Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork). Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights. Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Learn our computer system, product codes, and interact with other departments such as scheduling, pricing, customer service, and transportation. Ensure correct product shipments, order processing, and address customer service issues. Gain an understanding of the plant process and the sales position of selling beef and/or pork. Complete a project related to your work to showcase what you have learned. Program Highlights: Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences and project-based work. Summer Series: Participate in weekly events where you will have the chance to learn, network, and have fun with your peers and leaders across the company! Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation. Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units. Focus on Sustainability: Be part of a company committed to responsible business practices and making a positive impact on the world. Relocation and Housing Assistance: Where applicable, support for relocation and housing could be provided. Participation in Company Events and Initiatives

Requirements

• Education: Pursuing a 4-year degree, preferably in Agriculture or Business. Must have completed Sophomore year and with at least one year of college remaining.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with leadership and persuasive selling abilities, and a strong work ethic.
• Special Skills: Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.
• Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
• For positions where relocation is not offered, students must be within a commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
• This role requires the selected candidate to work in-office at Tyson Foods’ Springdale, AR World Headquarters and work as many as 40 hours per week during the summer.
• This program is 10 weeks minimum, up to 12 if the candidate chooses, and is located in Springdale, AR focusing on Beef & Pork.
• Candidates are expected to work 40 hours/week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Prior Fresh Meats (Beef or Pork) background a plus.
• Prior Sales experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real-world work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Learn our computer system, product codes, and interact with other departments such as scheduling, pricing, customer service, and transportation.
• Ensure correct product shipments, order processing, and address customer service issues.
• Gain an understanding of the plant process and the sales position of selling beef and/or pork.
• Complete a project related to your work to showcase what you have learned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
• Relocation and Housing Assistance: Where applicable, support for relocation and housing could be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees