Sales Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Sales Intern will gain real-life experience and understanding of the full-time Operator Sales Representative role through a 12-week field sales internship from May 24 to August 13, 2027. The position is remote from the intern’s location but includes travel for in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated. Full-time opportunities may not be available in the same location as the internship and may require relocation. The intern will work alongside local sales teams, support distributor and operator events, engage with customers, participate in product sampling, and contribute to sales planning and execution. They will lead at least two summer projects and present outcomes to senior leadership, while building cross-functional and customer relationships and helping refine sales strategies through market and competitor analysis. The internship also provides training in sales processes, industry dynamics, food safety, basic culinary techniques, and customer interactions.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a business-related field.
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- Proactive, confident, and able to take initiative and own work.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to establish rapport and build trust-based relationships.
- Presentation skills for diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Comfort with numbers and ability to analyze financial data, including margins and pricing.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and handle ambiguity.
- Willingness to relocate for full-time opportunities after the internship.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Support distributor and operator events and on-the-ground sales activities.
- Participate in operator engagement at food shows and distributor meetings, including product sampling.
- Lead two or more summer projects designed to support sales momentum and present outcomes and insights to senior leadership.
- Build cross-functional relationships within the company and connections with customers.
- Contribute to developing and refining sales strategies.
- Assist with analysis of market trends and competitor activities to support sales initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
- Participate in training related to sales processes, industry dynamics, and customer interactions.
- Develop experience in sales planning, call execution, food safety guidelines, basic culinary techniques, and working with diverse operator segments.
Benefits
- Compensated travel for required travel.
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Career Level
Intern
