Customer Development Intern: Market Insights & Retail

Dairy Farmers of America; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Minnesota is offering a part-time Customer Development Analyst Intern opportunity for Summer 2027. You will work with Sales and Customer Development teams to help bring products to market, analyze trends, and support key retail customers.

This internship develops business, analytics, and category management skills in the CPG industry, with exposure to retailer data, market trends, and cross-functional collaboration, from manufacturing to store shelves.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Coursework or experience in data analysis, market research, consumer insights, or business analytics is preferred.
• Available to work full-time during Summer 2027, with an anticipated start date in late May or early June and completion in mid-August.

Responsibilities

• Create customer-facing sales materials, including sell sheets and product presentations.
• Research and analyze market and industry trends to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain product catalogs for warehouse and DSD (Direct Store Delivery) channels.
• Assist with category reviews and data analysis for regional and national retail accounts.
• Conduct competitive analyses and product deep dives to identify market opportunities.
• Participate in retail store visits with sales representatives, support category reset projects and assist with in-store product sampling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Data Analytics

Junior or Senior standing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Minnesota is offering a part-time Customer Development Analyst Intern opportunity for Summer 2027. You will work with Sales and Customer Development teams to help bring products to market, analyze trends, and support key retail customers.

This internship develops business, analytics, and category management skills in the CPG industry, with exposure to retailer data, market trends, and cross-functional collaboration, from manufacturing to store shelves.