Sales/Business Development Internship

Dot Foods•Chesterfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Train, learn, and work with various departments to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills. Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: Future career opportunities Impactful experiential learning Great working relationships Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety. EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Requirements

Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Degree work towards a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Management, Marketing, Sales, or a business related field
Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company
Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s)
Participation in a team project with other interns
Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving
Review, update, and track a variety of reports
Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations
Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.