CPG Sales Intern: Data-Driven Growth & Leadership

Sargento; Town of Plymouth (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote co‑op up to 16 hours/week (sen/

Flexible work schedule Mon–Thu onsite;

Optional remote Fridays

Job summary

Sargento Foods invites a driven student to join our Sales internship in Plymouth, Wisconsin. You will analyze business data, support Category Management and Omni-Channel projects, and turn insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

This program develops skills in pricing, promotions, product placement, and shopper behavior across major retailers. You’ll collaborate in cross-functional meetings and explore Brand Marketing, Market Research, and New Product Innovation while

Qualifications

• Pursuing a business degree in sales, marketing or similar program having completed junior year prior to start of internship
• Passion for learning and growing in CPG Sales
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and work independently
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Experience or coursework in data analysis (Excel modeling, pivot tables, data visualization) is a must
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills preferred
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations

Responsibilities

• Analyze business data to identify key drivers and trends, develop actionable insights, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support Sales, Category Management, and Omni-Channel projects, including analyzing pricing and promotions, assessing product placement, evaluating omni-channel shopper behavior, and leveraging category insights to enhance sales execution and performance.
• Assist with strategic initiatives for major customers (e.g., Walmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Albertsons) and growth channels (e.g., eCommerce, Convenience, Club).
• Collaborate in cross-functional meetings with teams such as Trade, Demand Planning, and Category Management to align on strategies and execution.
• Gain exposure to key business areas, including Brand Marketing, New Product Innovation, Category Insights, and Market Research.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Cross-Functional

Professionalism

Leadership

Technology

Time Management

Education

Business degree (sales/marketing)

Junior year completed

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Pivot Tables

Job description

Sargento Foods invites a driven student to join our Sales internship in Plymouth, Wisconsin. You will analyze business data, support Category Management and Omni-Channel projects, and turn insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

This program develops skills in pricing, promotions, product placement, and shopper behavior across major retailers. You’ll collaborate in cross-functional meetings and explore Brand Marketing, Market Research, and New Product Innovation while