Fortune 500 Retail Sales Intern - Summer 2027 (On-Site)

Hormel Foods Corporation; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend or company-provided住房

Relocation reimbursement

401(k) company match

PTO accrual

Professional development and network

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, offers a Retail Sales Intern position for the Summer 2027 program with on-site locations in Austin, MN, Minneapolis, MN, or Des Moines, IA. Interns will learn sales techniques, build territory plans, and work with customers to expand product distribution.

The program runs 10–12 weeks starting in late May, with a competitive hourly wage of $24.50 and housing/relocation support.

Qualifications

• This position requires relocation and driving a personal vehicle where needed.
• Graduation in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028 with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Add products into distribution and expand usage of Hormel Foods products.
• Receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, and business planning.
• Build a territory business plan and report results.
• Collaborate with sales and account management to gain new product placements.
• Contribute toward Hormel Foods' top and bottom line.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Marketing major

Professional Selling

Agribusiness

Business Administration

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, offers a Retail Sales Intern position for the Summer 2027 program with on-site locations in Austin, MN, Minneapolis, MN, or Des Moines, IA. Interns will learn sales techniques, build territory plans, and work with customers to expand product distribution.

The program runs 10–12 weeks starting in late May, with a competitive hourly wage of $24.50 and housing/relocation support.