Field Sales Intern

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time paid internship

Mentorship and training

Potential full-time conversion

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is seeking a Field Sales Intern in Knoxville, TN to gain hands-on experience in Sales Operations within the CPGB industry.

The intern will support the local sales team, learn the value chain, and assist with promotions and new products aligned to target lists. This part-time paid internship offers on-the-job learning, exposure to merchandising, POS, backroom management, and customer discussions, with potential to convert to a full-time role after graduation

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the local sales team and rotate through roles to gain hands-on experience.
• Build relationships with customers and teammates via shadowing and ride-alongs.
• Maintain daily communication with your manager and mentors for guidance.
• Attend Sales Operations meetings and contribute to team objectives.
• Gain cross-functional exposure through facility tours and inter-team shadow opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 271202

Locations: KNOXVILLE, TN

Pay Range: $20.00/HOUR

Schedule: (Open Field)

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler - Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages-we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
• Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

Job Overview

The Field Sales Internship offers college students an opportunity to gain hand-on experience and exposure in Sales Operations within the Consumer-packaged Goods and Beverage (CPGB) industry.

The Field Sales Intern will support the local sales team in achieving sales targets and expanding their customer base. This internship will provide on-the-job experiential learning and a broader understanding of the business and CPGB industry through various capacities, including:

• Experiencing our value chain of make, sell, deliver
• Supporting various aspects of our go-to market strategy (ex: merchandising, POS, backroom management, customer conversations, etc.)
• Executing applicable promotions and new products based on target lists
• Participating in monthly Look of Success (LOS) initiatives
• Assisting with marketing promotions and Point-of-Sale activities
• Supporting the execution of commercial plans to generate sales growth

This is a part-time paid opportunity with potential to convert to a full-time opportunity upon graduation based on intern's performance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the local sales team and rotate with hands on experience through various roles to gain insight and exposure within the Sales & Service business function.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teammates through job shadowing and ride-alongs.
• Maintain daily communication with your manager, assigned mentors, and Sales Leaders for guidance and feedback.
• Attend Sales Operations team meetings to stay informed and engaged with the team's activities and annual business objectives.
• Gain cross-functional exposure and business acumen knowledge through facility tours and shadow opportunities with other business function teammates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Currently enrolled in accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Previous sales or customer service experience is a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to 12 Months Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field

Work Environment

Office Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.