Foodservice Pricing and Trade Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Marzetti Company seeks a Foodservice Pricing and Trade Strategy Intern for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in Columbus, OH. You will work on pricing requests, cost data gathering, and trade analytics, gaining exposure to SAP and real-world pricing decisions alongside seasoned professionals.

You will develop practical skills in pricing analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration while exploring potential part-time or full-time opportunities based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergrad/grad in Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Microsoft Office).
• Interest in pricing, trade strategy, analytics or sales.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support customer quote requests, bid pricing, and pricing updates.
• Assist with new product costing by gathering and validating data.
• Analyze pricing trends, profitability, and product performance.
• Enter and maintain pricing in SAP.
• Review pricing reports and suggest corrective actions.
• Compile pricing data for analysis and reporting.
• Support trade spending and promotional activity analysis.
• Compare planned vs actual trade activity and identify trends.
• Assist with planning materials and business reviews for Sales/Trade.
• Support validation of trade information to improve data accuracy.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Finance or Business

Tools

SAP

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 → What You’ll Do

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 → What You’ll Bring

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

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.