Perrigo Aspire Commercial Internship Program - Sales Summer 2027

Perrigo•Grand Rapids, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perrigo 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, assist with promotional planning and selling efforts, and lead strategic projects. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the company culture, policies, and practices, while developing skills in marketing, sales, and personal development through company-sponsored training and intern events.

Requirements

Undergraduate student majoring in Business, Marketing, or related field.
Junior or senior standing preferred.
Prior Sales experience is advantageous.
Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Independence and professionalism when interacting with leadership across all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software is strongly preferred.
Robust analytical skills and a capacity to grasp the sales process.
Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Skillful at interpreting quantitative and qualitative data for decision-making.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing tight timelines, and prioritizing tasks.
Outstanding judgment, follow-through, attention to detail, and personal accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more strategic projects and present final project(s) to CSCA executive leadership.
Support customer and consumer Sales, outreach, and planning.
Assist in account sales and promotional activities.
Collaborate on strategic plans.
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.
Assist in promotional forecasting.
Utilize syndicated sales data for measurement and validation of corporate brand initiatives.
Coordinate consumer research in support of customer marketing plans.
Recommend pricing and promotional strategies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales support, supply chain, innovation, manufacturing, finance, design, eCommerce, and consumer insights.
Set performance goals, define learning objectives, and meet project deadlines.
Deliver a final project presentation to CSCA leadership.
Participate in company-sponsored training and intern events.