About the role#
The Mars Petcare Sales Internship is a 10 to 11 week summer program based in Bentonville, Arkansas. You will join a team of sales associates to work on real business objectives. This role offers exposure to strategic planning and execution while providing opportunities to network with peers and senior leadership. You will receive training through our internal resources and work with a formal mentor throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Own a business objective from start to finish.
- Engage in strategic planning and execution tasks.
- Work with customers to amplify our confection brands.
- Participate in company engagement activities.
- Learn about different Demand areas of the business.
- Engage with senior stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, specifically the summer prior to your junior or senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Operations Management.
- A high drive to learn and a focus on relationship-building.
- Interest in Sales, Marketing, and the CPG industry.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Requirements: You must provide your own transportation to and from the work site. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings.
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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