Sales Planning Intern

PROMOTION IN MOTION INC•Park Ridge, NJ

3d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid Summer 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match. Our 10-week immersive summer internship program at PIM Brands is designed for rising seniors eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Open roles span across functions such as R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and more—offering interns the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to their development. Throughout the program, interns contribute to meaningful projects both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to present their ideas and gain visibility with senior leadership. At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise. Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below. PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Sales Department. We are looking for a Sales Planning Intern interested in starting a career at our Park Ridge NJ location. Overview: Learn: Gain exposer to Trade Promotions and Forecast Planning systems. Data Analysis: Evaluate sales trends, trade spend, and promotional performance to help forecast future sales. Execution: Support leadership in sales planning operations by developing and implementing action plans based on analysis. Collaboration: Will work across multiple departments including Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain. Skill Development: Build hands-on experience with sales and forecasting platforms while strengthening advanced Excel skills

Requirements

Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
Strong business acumen and analytical ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Effective problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and bias for action
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated personal and professional values
Excel Proficiency: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and charting are essential.
Clear communication: Summarize findings and explain insights to cross-functional teams.
Collaboration: Ability to work in matrix organization
Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026

Nice To Haves

Presentation Skills: Confidently presenting findings to leadership with clarity and impact.
Curiosity: Willingness to ask questions and keep learning
Team Mindset: Bring a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed to support the team’s success
Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
Leadership experience on or off campus

Responsibilities

Gain exposer to Trade Promotions and Forecast Planning systems.
Evaluate sales trends, trade spend, and promotional performance to help forecast future sales.
Support leadership in sales planning operations by developing and implementing action plans based on analysis.
Will work across multiple departments including Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
Build hands-on experience with sales and forecasting platforms while strengthening advanced Excel skills