Commercial Intern

Huhtamaki, Inc.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki is seeking ambitious students for our Commercial Career Program Internship to gain hands-on exposure to sales, marketing, and customer engagement. You’ll work closely with managers on strategic projects that move the business forward.

Gain direct interaction with customers, learn our processes, and develop leadership skills through project-based assignments in a collaborative, office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Required: Working towards a Bachelor's in a Business‑related discipline.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Applications and quick‑witted with data management software.
• Strong interest in a career in sales or marketing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Acclimate to Huhtamaki, products, and processes.
• Directly interact with customers in various ways.
• Partner with cross‑functional business leaders to assist on strategic projects.
• Identify areas to improve and streamline processes.
• Interact with and learn from leaders throughout our company.
• Engage in specialized training and development opportunities to learn about the industry.
• Learn about sales, product management, and customer service role in various functional areas.
• Obtain valuable leadership experience to use throughout your career.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data management software

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's in Business-related discipline

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Our Commercial Career Program Internship is a sales/marketing internship designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our sales processes, products, and customer engagement strategies. This program offers a unique opportunity develop the skills needed to excel in a career at Huhtamaki. This internship is project-focused, allowing you to work closely with your manager on specific projects that drive our business forward. You will gain hands‑on experience in our industry, an understanding of our sales processes, products, and customer engagement strategies.

Essential Functions

• Acclimate to Huhtamaki, products, and processes.
• Directly interact with customers in various ways.
• Partner with cross‑functional business leaders to assist on strategic projects.
• Identify areas to improve and streamline processes.
• Interact with and learn from leaders throughout our company.
• Engage in specialized training and development opportunities to learn about the industry.
• Learn about sales, product management, and customer service role in various functional areas.
• Obtain valuable leadership experience to use throughout your career.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

• Required: Working towards a Bachelor's in a Business‑related discipline.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Applications and quick‑witted with data management software.
• Strong interest in a career in sales or marketing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Environment Office environment. Work hours are usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.