Consumer Products Sales Intern

Your Story.

Do you have a passion for food and consumer packaged goods? Are you eager to gain hands-on business experience while making a meaningful impact with the leader in natural cheese brands? You are a motivated, talented individual looking to help us achieve our sales goals while building skills that will fuel your professional growth. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for sales and CP, and you bring strong business acumen—along with excellent communication skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights—this internship offers the perfect opportunity to bring your classroom learning to life.

Top-performing interns may be considered for a remote co-op during their senior year (up to 16 hours per week) and could also receive an offer for a full-time, entry-level sales position upon graduation.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you.  Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family.  At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company.  You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career.  With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.  If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits That Set Us Apart.

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives 
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities 
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
•  Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops 
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation 
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

Skills You Will Develop.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

What You Do.

• Analyze business data to identify key drivers and trends, develop actionable insights, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support Sales, Category Management, and Omni-Channel projects, including analyzing pricing and promotions, assessing product placement, evaluating omni-channel shopper behavior, and leveraging category insights to enhance sales execution and performance.
• Assist with strategic initiatives for major customers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Albertsons) and growth channels (e.g., eCommerce, Convenience, Club).
• Collaborate in cross-functional meetings with teams such as Trade, Demand Planning, and Category Management to align on strategies and execution.
• Gain exposure to key business areas, including Brand Marketing, New Product Innovation, Category Insights, and Market Research.

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Pursuing a business degree in sales, marketing or similar program having completed junior year prior to start of internship
• Passion for learning and growing in CPG Sales
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Experience or coursework in data analysis (Excel modeling, pivot tables, data visualization) is a must
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Our Story.   

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.  Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.