Perrigo Aspire Commercial Internship Program - Sales Summer 2027

Perrigo•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perrigo, a global OTC self-care company, is seeking individuals with strong teamwork, analytical skills, and a solution-oriented mindset to join their Sales teams as part of the Aspire Commercial Internship Program. This 14-week paid internship offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to sales goals by driving initiatives that create customer value. Interns will work alongside dedicated account teams, supporting promotional planning, selling efforts, and strategic projects. The program aims to provide a bridge to future greatness by immersing interns in company culture, policies, and practices, while developing skills in marketing, sales, and personal development.

Requirements

Undergraduate student majoring in Business, Marketing, or related field; junior or senior standing preferred.
Exhibit strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Display independence and professionalism when interacting with leadership across all levels.
Possess robust analytical skills and a capacity to grasp the sales process.
Maintain excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Skillful at interpreting quantitative and qualitative data for decision-making.
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing tight timelines, and prioritizing tasks.
Demonstrate outstanding judgment, follow-through, attention to detail, and personal accountability.

Nice To Haves

Prior Sales experience is advantageous.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more strategic projects and present final project(s) to our CSCA executive leadership team.
Support customer and consumer Sales, outreach, and planning.
Assist in account sales and promotional activities, collaborate on strategic plans, and support supply discussions, category reviews, and price negotiations.
Act as a customer advocate within Perrigo, assist in directing internal initiatives to ensure timely execution of promotional and account initiatives, and assist in promotional forecasting.
Assist in utilizing syndicated sales data for measurement and validation of corporate brand initiatives, and coordinate consumer research in support of customer marketing plans.
Recommend pricing and promotional strategies that can supercharge sales and boost margins.
Collaborate cross-functionally, gaining insights into sales support, supply chain, innovation, manufacturing, finance, design, eCommerce, and consumer insights.
Set performance goals, define learning objectives, and meet project deadlines with the guidance of your supervisor and mentor, and deliver a final project presentation to CSCA leadership.
Immerse yourself in company-sponsored training and intern events that hone your skills in marketing, sales, and personal development.
Absorb the Perrigo company culture, policies, and practices that shape every facet of our business.