About the role#
Join the Business Development team at SFE for a hands-on internship. You will gain experience in sales, marketing, and business growth within the K-12 foodservice industry. You will partner with regional teams to research prospective clients, identify new business opportunities, and support the proposal development process.
What you'll do#
- Aid the sales team in achieving planned revenue growth.
- Print, produce, purchase, and ship marketing materials and promotional items.
- Maintain inventory levels for marketing materials and equipment.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure all proposal deadlines are met.
- Manage sales activities using CRM software.
- Build reports, dashboards, and manage the pipeline report.
- Schedule presentations, pre-bid conferences, and conference calls.
- Support the proposal production and management process.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Experience with InDesign and CRM software is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- This is an on-site, full-time role.
- The internship term is rolling.
About SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Southwest Foodservice Excellence operates as a foodservice management provider. The company focuses on the development of K-12 nutrition programs. It serves schools by providing fresh meals and menu variety. Founded in 2004, the firm maintains its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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