Sales Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Sales Intern role provides real-life experience and understanding of the full-time Operator Sales Representative position. This is a 12-week internship from May 24 through August 13, 2027, involving hands-on field sales experience alongside local sales teams. The intern will work remotely from their location and travel for in-person sales events and meetings; travel will be compensated. Full-time roles after the internship are not guaranteed to be in the same location and may require relocation. The intern will gain experience in the food-service industry and contribute to sales planning, call execution, customer engagement, market analysis, and sales strategy. The role includes supporting distributor and operator events, participating in food shows and distributor meetings, sampling products, and completing at least two summer projects. The intern will present project outcomes and insights to senior leadership and build relationships across the company and with customers. Ongoing training and guidance from team members are provided, along with opportunities to interact with executives and senior leaders.
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 genuine, trust-based relationships.
- Ability to deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
- Excellent multitasking and time-management skills 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.
- Frequent travel is expected.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience in sales planning, call execution, and food-service industry knowledge.
- Support distributor and operator events and on-the-ground sales activities with local sales teams.
- Participate in operator engagement opportunities, including food shows and distributor meetings, and assist with product sampling.
- Lead at least two summer projects intended 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.
- 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 work with diverse operator segments.
Benefits
- Travel for required events and meetings will be compensated.
- Guidance and mentorship from team members.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Access to company executives and senior leaders.
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Career Level
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