Foodservice Sales Intern: Regional Field Experience

Grande Cheese Company; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a dynamic college student for a Summer 2027 Foodservice Sales Internship in Wisconsin. The role offers real in-market experience with Grande customers and regional sales teams, plus exposure to distributor meetings, trainings, and food shows to build collaboration, customer focus, and professional skills.

Participants will relocate to a designated region for hands-on outreach, accompany sales teams on visits, and contribute to market initiatives while developing

Qualifications

• Student in Junior or Senior status pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management or other related field required.
• Willing to relocate to assigned region for the duration of the internship.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Experience with the full Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Grande Sales Associates and Regional Development Managers to plan and execute weekly customer visits with foodservice operators.
• Relocate to a designated region to support in-person sales outreach and engagement efforts.
• Travel to foodservice operators within your region.
• Order, prepare, and sample Grande products while supporting customer presentations and relationship-building efforts.
• Document customer interactions and maintain accurate records following each visit.
• Assist with distributor meetings, food shows, trainings, and other sales events.
• Support customer contact strategies and local market initiatives that help grow relationships and expand business opportunities.
• Conduct research, complete analyses and special projects, and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop an understanding of sales and marketing principles, brand tools, and go-to-market strategies while supporting sales teams and operators.
• Participate in departmental, marketing, and sales meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a dynamic college student for a Summer 2027 Foodservice Sales Internship in Wisconsin. The role offers real in-market experience with Grande customers and regional sales teams, plus exposure to distributor meetings, trainings, and food shows to build collaboration, customer focus, and professional skills.

Participants will relocate to a designated region for hands-on outreach, accompany sales teams on visits, and contribute to market initiatives while developing