Sales Internship - Summer 2027

Schwan's Company • Wilmington, DE

9d • Remote

About The Position

CJ Schwan’s is hiring a Sales Intern for a 12-week summer internship running May 24 through August 13, 2027. The internship provides hands-on field sales experience alongside local sales teams and is intended to offer real-world exposure to the full-time Operator Sales Representative role. The position is remote from the intern’s location but requires frequent travel for in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated. A future full-time role is not guaranteed to be in the same location and may require relocation.

The intern will gain experience in sales planning, call execution, food-service industry knowledge, food safety guidelines, basic culinary techniques, and working with diverse operator segments. The role includes supporting distributor and operator events, assisting with account-level sales activities, participating in food shows and distributor meetings, and sampling products. The intern will lead at least two summer projects and present results to senior leadership, while building relationships across the company and with customers, contributing to sales strategy, analyzing market trends and competitors, and participating in ongoing training.

CJ Schwan’s is a U.S. affiliate of CJ CheilJedang Corporation and a manufacturer and marketer of food products for retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its brands include Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima, Freschetta, Mrs. Smith’s, Edwards, Pagoda, Bibigo, Minh, and Chef One.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related business field.
• Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Proactive, takes initiative, and is prepared to take ownership of work.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to establish rapport and build genuine, trust-based relationships.
• Able to deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with numbers and able to analyze financial data, including margins and pricing.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and handle ambiguity.
• Willing to travel frequently for the role.
• Open to relocating for full-time opportunities after the internship.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside local sales teams in a hands-on field sales setting.
• Gain experience in sales planning, call execution, and food-service industry knowledge.
• Support distributor and operator events and on-the-ground sales activities at the account level.
• Participate in food shows and distributor meetings, including product sampling and operator engagement.
• Lead at least two summer projects intended to support sales momentum.
• Present project outcomes and insights to senior leadership.
• Build cross-functional relationships within the company and connections with customers.
• Contribute to developing and refining sales strategies.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to support sales initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing training on sales processes, industry dynamics, and customer interactions.
• Apply organization, time management, food safety guidelines, basic culinary techniques, and effective engagement with diverse operator segments.

Benefits

• Travel for required in-person sales events and meetings will be compensated.
• Interns receive guidance from team members and opportunities to interact with company executives and senior leaders.
• The company describes a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes health, safety, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern