Field Research Intern

PURIS Grains • Oskaloosa, IA

40d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet. The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: comfortable reaching out, asking questions, and sharing ideas.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel or CRM tools (Salesforce experience a plus)
• Curiosity about the food manufacturing industry and passion for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify potential customers and business opportunities in the plant-based food sector.
• Assist with lead generation, CRM data management, and pipeline tracking to support sales outreach.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities.
• Support the creation of sales presentations, ingredient samples, and customer-facing materials.
• Participate in internal meetings and cross-functional collaborations with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to understand how PURIS delivers value from product to plate.
• Provide general administrative support to the Sales Development team as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern