Position Summary

During your 4-month (possible extension to 8-month) co-op term, you’ll be fully immersed in our operations, learning the business from two unique perspectives:

Ground Up

During your first project, you will learn what it takes to develop and sustain a growing CPG business and stretch your current skills by delivering, selling and marketing our products to a set group of retailers. You will be responsible for managing our business with these customers from start to finish, including:

Delivering consistent sales targets

Understanding, planning and executing advertising displays in conjunction with customers

Performing inventory and cash management on a weekly basis

Merchandising product for customers

Building Critical Business Skills

As you progress through your term, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you attained on the front-lines. Our Sales interns will work closely with our Zone Leadership Team and will be responsible for utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to help the team deliver results with our most important customers. Key aspects of this assignment include:

Frontline leadership training

Sales forecasting

Daily and weekly Area Sales reporting

Assist Zone Leadership with sales projects

Market execution projects

Other unique projects

Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications

Completion of second or third year of a Business Degree

Valid G or G2 driver’s license, with a flawless driving record

Reliable and consistent access to a personal vehicle

High academic achievement along with demonstrated ability to pursue other interests at the same time

A skilled problem solver who enjoys challenges

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels within the organization, from front-line to executive

A self-starter with the ability to plan work to meet objectives, set priorities and manage work schedule