Sales Internship Summer 2027

Grimmway Produce Group•Bakersfield, CA

11h

About The Position

The Sales Internship at Grimmway Produce Group provides undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands-on experience that complements their academic and career interests. Interns gain exposure to real-world sales practices and operations through day-to-day responsibilities, department-specific projects, and professional development opportunities. This paid summer internship typically runs 10–12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit. The position is based in the Bakersfield area and reports to the Department Manager. The intern assists with Sales activities and projects, supports customer and market information needs, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand how operations support customers and sales commitments. Interns participate in Student Programs development activities and complete a meaningful department-specific project, with the opportunity to present findings or recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate-level program in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Agricultural Business, Economics, Communications, or another related field of study.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
Demonstrated interest in sales, customer relationships, agriculture, fresh produce, business development, or commercial operations.
Basic understanding of sales, marketing, customer service, or general business principles through relevant coursework or experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, team members, and cross-functional partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and accurately maintain sales, customer, product, and market information.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing customer and business needs.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with Sales and cross-functional teams.
Reliable transportation to assigned work locations and company facilities as required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
Ability to participate in the 10–12 week summer internship program and Student Programs development activities.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day Sales activities and department-specific projects based on customer and business needs.
Gain exposure to the fresh produce sales process, including how products move from farming and production operations to customers and the marketplace.
Support Sales team members with customer account information, product availability, pricing, orders, reports, and other sales-related activities as assigned.
Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing sales, customer, product, and market data to identify trends and support business decisions.
Support the preparation of sales reports, presentations, customer materials, and other department resources.
Assist with market and customer research to better understand customer needs, industry trends, and potential business opportunities.
Gain exposure to customer relationship management by observing and supporting communication with customers and business partners as appropriate.
Collaborate with Farming, Production, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and other departments to understand how cross-functional operations support customers and sales commitments.
Assist with tracking customer needs, product movement, order activity, and other sales-related information as assigned.
Support projects focused on sales performance, customer service, market opportunities, process improvement, or operational efficiency.
Apply sales and business knowledge to a meaningful department-specific project, with the opportunity to present the project, findings, results, or recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle customer, pricing, sales, and other sensitive business information.
Participate in Student Programs-sponsored professional development and intern events throughout the summer internship.
Serve as a site representative for the annual Back-to-School Drive, supporting coordination and employee participation efforts.
Perform other Sales duties and special projects as assigned.