Sales Intern - Summer 2025 - Minneapolis, MN - Schwan's Company

SALES INTERN - SUMMER 2025 Seattle, WA | Phoenix, AZ | Orlando, FL | Philadelphia, PA | Minneapolis, MN This is a hybrid work environment. This position will require working remotely wherever you are located, but will involve in-person sales events and meetings that will require travel. Travel will be compensated accordingly. The intention of this position is to provide a real-life experience and understanding of our full-time Operator Sales Representative role. Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Your Internship Experience: + Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 19 – August 8, 2025): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact. + Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom. + Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration. + A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. + Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled & genuine team members who are invested in your success. + Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation. Your Impact: + Industry Experience and Skills Development: Dive into Schwan’s and the Food Service Industry, gaining hands-on experience in sales planning, call execution, and industry knowledge. Master key skills such as organization, time management, food safety guidelines, basic culinary techniques, and working effectively with diverse operator segments. + Event Support and Sales Activities: Energize team efforts by supporting distributor and operator events. Assist with on-the-ground sales activities, collaborating with team members to drive customer engagement at the account level. + Operator Engagement and Sampling: Get involved in operator engagement through exciting opportunities like food shows and distributor meetings. Play a key role in product sampling, connecting with operators and showcasing our offerings. + Project Leadership and Presentation: Take charge of 2+ impactful summer projects designed to boost sales momentum. Present your project outcomes and insights to senior leadership, demonstrating your contribution to the company’s success. + Relationship Building: Forge strong cross-functional relationships within the company and build valuable connections with customers. Your networking skills will be key to creating lasting partnerships and driving sales growth. + Sales Strategy: Contribute to developing and refining sales strategies, utilizing your industry knowledge and insights to enhance our approach. + Market Analysis: Assist in analyzing market trends and competitor activities to support strategic sales initiatives and identify growth opportunities. + Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training to deepen your understanding of sales processes, industry dynamics, and effective customer interactions. What You Bring: + Education: Current enrollment in a bachelor's Business Management, Sales, Marketing, Communications, or business-related program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026. GPA of 3.0+ preferred. + Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: + Confident go-getter with a proactive mindset, ready to take initiative and own your work. + Articulate and engaging in all forms of communication—verbal, written, and interpersonal. + Quickly establish rapport and foster genuine, trust-based relationships. + Skilled at delivering compelling presentations to diverse audiences. + Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and managing time efficiently to meet critical deadlines. + Comfortable with numbers and adept at analyzing financial data, including margins and pricing. + Thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing environments, handling ambiguity with ease. + Open and eager to relocate for full-time opportunities after the internship. + Ready to hit the road, with frequent travel expected and embraced.