About the role#
As a Sales Strategy Intern, you will join our team for an eleven-week summer program. You will play a part in shaping how we reach our customers and consumers. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to work alongside cross-functional teams to drive results.
What you'll do#
- Build and execute sales strategies for customers and consumers.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to reach and surpass sales goals.
- Analyze data to identify market growth opportunities.
- Participate in regular check-ins with your manager.
- Attend professional development workshops and networking events.
- Deliver a final presentation on your project outcomes and learnings.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FSQA training when visiting manufacturing plants.
- Report potential food safety hazards and contribute to our Food Safety Culture.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Sales, Marketing, or Data Analytics.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- A desire to build a career in Sales, Marketing, or the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to tell a story through data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
- Ability to pass a urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and background checks.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
- This position is on-site.
About Russell Stover Chocolates
Russell Stover Chocolates produces boxed chocolates under the Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Pangburn's brands. The company operates out of Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a history dating back to 1923. It manufactures roughly 100 million pounds of candy annually for sale in retail stores and wholesale accounts. Since 2014, the firm has functioned as a subsidiary of Lindt and Sprungli.
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