Sales Co-Op (Summer 2026 – Graduation)

Bob Evans Foods

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About The Position

Join our Cincinnati Sales team and play a key role in driving mutual growth for the Bob Evans business and Kroger. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry while collaborating across multiple internal functions, including Trade Marketing, Category Management, Finance, HR, and Marketing.
The ideal candidate for the Sales Intern/Co-op position is a student entering their final year at a local university in the Greater Cincinnati area. This individual will work full-time during the 10-week Bob Evans Farms internship program beginning in June 2026.
Upon successful completion of the internship, the candidate will transition into a Co-op role, maintaining a flexible part-time schedule (approximately 15 hours per week) throughout their final academic year. After graduation, opportunities for full-time employment will be considered.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively and cohesively with peers across the organization.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in active listening, clear communication, and building relationships. Demonstrates excellent negotiation and influencing abilities at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and follows through with minimal supervision. A true self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Professional Integrity: Maintains strict confidentiality in all internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution and administration of strategic sales and trade plans for the Retail Sales Team.
• Partner with a Trade Manager mentor to learn the fundamentals of the 4Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement), with a focus on promotional analysis.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor and evaluate ROI on sales and trade investments.
• Support customer-specific programs that align with brand objectives, driving retail initiatives to achieve company growth and profitability goals.
• Contribute to the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions, and daily priorities.
• Gather and analyze competitive intelligence to assess market impact and inform strategic decisions.

What This Job Offers

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