Foodservice Pricing and Trade Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Foodservice Pricing and Trade Strategy Intern for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This 12-week on-site internship offers hands-on experience in pricing, trade strategy, and data analytics within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with pricing requests, cost data gathering, SAP data maintenance, and analysis of pricing trends and trade activity. You will also support reporting, business reviews, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
• Interest in pricing, trade strategy, analytics, or business operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support customer quote requests, bid pricing, and pricing updates.
• Assist with new product costing data gathering and validation.
• Analyze pricing trends and profitability metrics.
• Enter and maintain pricing in SAP.
• Review pricing reports and identify discrepancies and root causes.

Skills

Pricing & trade strategy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Undergrad or graduate student in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, Data Analytics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Marzetti is seeking a Foodservice Pricing and Trade Strategy Intern to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program!

Still in school but ready to start building your career? The Marzetti Summer Internship Program gives ambitious students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands‑on experience while exploring where their career could take them after graduation.

Our internship program is designed to provide real‑world experience aligned with your field of interest while also giving you exposure to other key areas of the business. You’ll contribute to meaningful work, build valuable relationships, and develop skills that extend far beyond your resume.

Responsibilities

Nourish Your Career

Over the course of our 12‑week program, our interns will gain:

• Practical Experience: Take ownership in meaningful projects and share innovative ideas to gain relevant experience in Foodservice.
• Professional Development: Develop your professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.
• Career Advancement: Potential for part‑time and full‑time employment based on your performance and the company’s needs.

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Support customer quote requests, bid pricing, and customer pricing updates.
• Assist with new product costing activities by gathering, organizing, and validating required data.
• Analyze pricing trends, customer profitability, product performance, and other key business metrics.
• Enter and maintain customer pricing information in SAP.
• Review pricing reports to identify discrepancies, investigate potential root causes, and recommend corrective actions under the guidance of the Pricing team.
• Compile and organize pricing data for analysis, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Support analysis of trade spending, promotional activity, and customer performance.
• Help compare planned trade activity with actual results and identify trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Assist with customer planning materials, business reviews, and other analyses that support Sales and Trade Strategy discussions.
• Support the review and validation of trade‑related information to improve data accuracy and consistency.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program with a focus in: Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interest in pricing, trade strategy, analytics, finance, sales strategy, or business operations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• Action‑oriented approach with sound judgment, integrity, and a balance of strategic thinking and practical execution
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems, analytical tools, and business processes