Customer Development Analyst Summer 2027 Internship (Part-time)

Kemps • Saint Louis Park, MN

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About The Position

The Customer Development Analyst Intern will work with Sales and Customer Development teams at a dairy food manufacturer to help bring products to market, analyze industry trends, and support retail customers. The part-time summer internship offers hands-on experience in sales, category management, customer development, and the consumer packaged goods industry.

The intern will create customer-facing sales materials, research market trends, maintain product catalogs for warehouse and Direct Store Delivery channels, and support category reviews and analyses for retail accounts. The role also involves competitive research, retail store visits, category reset projects, and in-store product sampling.

The internship is intended for a college student with junior or senior standing who is pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree. The expected schedule is full-time during Summer 2027, with a start in late May or early June and completion in mid-August.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with junior or senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Available to work full-time during Summer 2027, with an anticipated start date in late May or early June and completion in mid-August.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in data analysis, market research, consumer insights, or business analytics.
• Experience working with data visualization or analytics tools.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create customer-facing sales materials, including sell sheets and product presentations.
• Research and analyze market and industry trends to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain product catalogs for warehouse and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) channels.
• Assist with category reviews and data analysis for regional and national retail accounts.
• Conduct competitive analyses and product deep dives to identify market opportunities.
• Participate in retail store visits with sales representatives, support category reset projects, and assist with in-store product sampling.

Benefits

• Exposure to sales, category management, and customer development within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with retailer data, market trends, and consumer insights.
• Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry professionals.
• Practical, hands-on experience that builds a foundation for a career in sales, marketing, analytics, or consumer packaged goods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern