Foodservice Research Intern
About The Position
The Foodservice Research Intern will support initiatives that improve insight-driven selling, customer retention, and data quality within the Foodservice organization. This role focuses on research, analytics, and process improvement to enhance sales effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and customer engagement. The internship provides hands-on exposure to sales enablement, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting scalable commercial processes. This intern will be an active participant in the C.H. Guenther Internship Program cohort, receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. C.H. Guenther is dedicated to delivering an enriching internship experience that goes beyond hands-on work to support long-term professional growth. The intern program will run from June 8 to August 14, 2026.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business , Supply Chain Management, Finance , or a related field.
- Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software .
- Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting needs.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to learn and navigate customer portals, pricing systems, and internal tools.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of associates and customers ranging from entry level to executive level positions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct competitive and market research to identify emerging themes, best practices, and opportunities to improve customer experience and operational effectiveness.
- Support sales analytics initiatives, including analysis of historical sales activity to identify opportunities for customer re-engagement and retention.
- Assist with post-sale validation and follow-up analysis to support sustained customer relationships.
- Contribute to data hygiene and content accuracy efforts, including review and cleanup of product information and supporting documentation.
- Help improve reporting consistency and usability through standardization and quality checks.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Analytics partners to ensure insights and materials are relevant, actionable, and easy to use.
- Support the development of automated or repeatable processes that improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.
- Participate in optional field exposure opportunities to gain real-world understanding of sales workflows and customer interactions.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- retirement savings options
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance programs
- educational assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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Career Level
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