Consumer Products Sales Intern
About The Position
This internship offers the perfect opportunity to bring your classroom learning to life. Top-performing interns may be considered for a remote co-op during their senior year (up to 16 hours per week) and could also receive an offer for a full-time, entry-level sales position upon graduation. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Requirements
- Pursuing a business degree in sales, marketing or similar program having completed junior year prior to start of internship
- Passion for learning and growing in CPG Sales
- Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
- Experience or coursework in data analysis (Excel modeling, pivot tables, data visualization) is a must
- Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required.
Nice To Haves
- Top-performing interns may be considered for a remote co-op during their senior year (up to 16 hours per week) and could also receive an offer for a full-time, entry-level sales position upon graduation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business data to identify key drivers and trends, develop actionable insights, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support Sales, Category Management, and Omni-Channel projects, including analyzing pricing and promotions, assessing product placement, evaluating omni-channel shopper behavior, and leveraging category insights to enhance sales execution and performance.
- Assist with strategic initiatives for major customers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Albertsons) and growth channels (e.g., eCommerce, Convenience, Club).
- Collaborate in cross-functional meetings with teams such as Trade, Demand Planning, and Category Management to align on strategies and execution.
- Gain exposure to key business areas, including Brand Marketing, New Product Innovation, Category Insights, and Market Research.
Benefits
- Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
- Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
- Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
- Volunteer in community service activities
- Social professional networking experiences
- Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
- Nationally competitive compensation
- Paid relocation and housing
- 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
- 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
- Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events
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Career Level
Intern
