Job Description:

SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for food and consumer packaged goods? Are you interested in gaining real-life business experience and exposure while making a meaningful contribution to the natural cheese branded leader?

We are looking for talented people like you to help us achieve our sales goals while developing skills that will contribute to career and professional growth. If you are a leader who has an interest in Sales and consumer packaged goods with having a strong business acumen, including effective communication skills, ability to apply analytical and critical thinking to turn information into meaningful insights, then this internship is a good opportunity to gain significant and meaningful experiences that bring your classroom learning to life in the real world.*Your Story.*

You are a leader who has an interest in Sales and consumer packaged goods with having a strong business acumen, including effective communication skills, ability to apply analytical and critical thinking to turn information into meaningful insights, then this internship is a good opportunity to gain significant and meaningful experiences that bring your classroom learning to life in the real world. 

 

*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 become prepared for entry level opportunities 

* Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests 

* Volunteer and community service projects to make a greater impact 

* Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus half day Fridays

* 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 days unpaid days off for co-ops 

* Nationally competitive compensation

* Paid relocation and housing

* 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation 

* Discounts in company/employee cheese store and to state/county-wide attractions and events

 

*What You Do. *

* Analyze information to understand business drivers and trends, and then develop meaningful insights & recommendations- presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership

* Support Sales, Category Management and/or Omni-Channel related projects including (but not limited to) analyzing pricing and promotions, assessing primary & secondary product placement, evaluating omni-channel shopper activity, and leveraging category insights to drive Sargento Sales execution and performance.

* Support strategic initiatives for key customers (e.g. Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix and/or Albertsons) and growth channels (e.g. eCommerce, Convenience channel, Club, Vending)

* Participation, collaboration and contribution to cross-functional team meetings including trade, demand planning, category management and others

* Exposure to brand marketing, new product innovation, category insights and market research teams

 

*Your Education and Qualifications.*

* Pursuing a Business degree in sales, marketing or similar program having completed Sophomore year prior to start of internship or seeking an MBA, either accepted into a program or completed year one in the calendar year of internship.

* Passion for learning and growing in CPG Sales

* Ability to multi-task and take initiative

* Strength with strategic and analytical thinking

* Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

* 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 nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento 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 and market 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](https://careers.sargento.com/us/en).

 
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