Sales Intern

Kerry Group•Beloit, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Kerry, we are obsessed with food and have an ambition to provide 2 billion people with access to more sustainable nutrition. Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people worldwide. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. The food industry is ever-growing, and we pride ourselves on helping customers make better food, in a better way, for a better future. Kerry is a global company with several manufacturing facilities across North America. Through the 12-week summer internship program, you will have the opportunity to work and learn in real, impactful roles. The program dates are May 24 to August 12, 2027. You will be working with some of the world's largest Food manufacturers and/or Foodservice brands. There are assignments available on several teams within the Commercial Development & Sales function. Possibilities include Global CPG, Regional CPGs, Kerry Brands, Food Service, and various end-use market teams (e.g., Meals, Snack, Beverage, Supplements, etc.). From day one, you will not only support your colleagues in day-to-day business but will also manage your own projects and accountabilities. You will develop a broad set of commercial development and selling skills through collaboration with the wider Kerry sales network and cross-functional teams. You will also work with stakeholders from many other functions, including Marketing teams, Business Development, and R&D. Look behind the curtain of food manufacturing and keep up with the latest market trends that are shaping the food and beverage products of tomorrow.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university in a Science-related field (e.g. food science, biology, chemistry), Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related with expected graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization.
Dynamic presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project streams, with a track record of getting things done at a high level of quality.
Excellent critical thinking skills, with an ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team to achieve goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Curious Mindset
Minimum basic understanding of analytical and statistical processes a must
Exceptionally organized, deadline driven, goal-oriented, and high energy.

Nice To Haves

experience with Q or SPSS applications preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a plus.
Experience in sales, recruitment, or fundraising a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Kerry marketing, business, and RD departments in preparation for account meetings (internal and external) and supporting activities associated with account meetings.
Follow-up on incoming leads within 12 hours and liaise with leads/new points of contact with respective account team or as assigned.
Support the build of sales funnel including outreach via email, cold-calls, and further developing leads into opportunities.
Execute marketing launch plans to selected client partner lists establishing new leads and/or further engagement.
Research, Learn, & Report on select customer or end use market organizations, priorities, and company hierarchy identifying new connections and/or new opportunities; and compiling commercial summaries.
Manage multiple day-to-day follow-up activities including sample requests, quality/regulatory review, past due activities (internal and external).
Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit
Review and trend sales and service performance on accounts and against targets.
Act as project manager when needed.
Observe, support, and practice Kerry’s selling skills
Identify potential weakness within Kerry’s portfolio or within the customer’s portfolio and bring forth suggested solutions and identified opportunities.
Support the building of Kerry’s brand reputation and awareness within select category markets or customers.
Develop an understanding of Kerry’s portfolio and help define points of difference to our competitors.
Identify and summarize competitive intelligence, market trends, customer feedback.
Support the execution of the end use market strategies or account plan strategies for target technologies or target customers, and with input from activation marketing, central marketing, commercial teams, and business development.
Represent best-in-class customer engagements through timely and complete communications, diligent follow-through, and excellent attention to detail in execution against customer requests.