Internship - Sales

Indiana Packers Corporation • Delphi, IN

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About The Position

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University.

Requirements

• Currently a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Agriculture or similar from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Limited travel is to be expected.
• Proficiency in a foreign language would be advantageous.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
• Superb interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Manager or assigned staff member and completing all allocated tasks.
• Conducting desktop research or gathering information through surveys or by speaking to clients and staff.
• Attending and participating in meetings, workshops, events, and exhibitions.
• Working directly with clients, vendors, and suppliers on behalf of the company's managers.
• Updating documents and sales records.
• Reviewing sales performance against sales targets.
• Identifying potential weaknesses and offering improvement suggestions.
• Keeping a log of everything learned and delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with other Delphi Interns prepare and present a capstone project-compiling all the takeaway from the internship experience.
• Assist with getting specification sheets updated and creating a new customer packet/overview of items.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts)
• Pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions)
• Competitive paid time off program
• Educational assistance
• Numerous advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree