Intern - Sales

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussmann Corporation invites highly motivated students to join its Summer Internship Program as Sales Intern for the 2027 cycle. You will gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day life of a sales professional within the Sales Operations team and collaborate across functions to tackle real customer challenges.

The twelve-week program includes field visits, executive networking, and a capstone presentation. Relocation assistance may be considered for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to relocate, if not local.

Responsibilities

• Visit Retailers with Sales Representatives.
• Engage in Customer Meetings.
• Help solve customer challenges alongside sales and the internal support teams.
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.
• Tour Hussmann's manufacturing facility and Global Hub for hosting customers and the R&D Lab.
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and team-building offsite events.
• Compete in the Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Leadership potential

Computer skills

Ability to relocate

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Job description

Overview

Hussmann's Internship Program provides meaningful, real-life experiences while working as a solutions leader in the food retailing industry. Hussmann interns receive competitive compensation, participate in community stewardship, network with company leadership, and learn about career opportunities available at Hussmann.

As a Sales Intern in the 2027 Hussmann Summer Internship Program, you will gain experience and insight into the day in the life of a sales professional and work across the Sales Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Visit Retailers with Sales Representatives.
• Engage in Customer Meetings.
• Help solve customer challenges alongside sales and the internal support teams.
• Network with senior leaders, associates, and other program interns to learn about our organization.
• Tour Hussmann's 1.6 million square foot manufacturing facility, our Global Hub for hosting customers, and the R&D Lab where we test product quality,
• Participate in community stewardship outreach, career development events, and other team-building offsite events,
• Compete in our annual Ideation & Innovation Challenge.

Ideation & Innovation Challenge: Throughout the twelve-week program, all Hussmann interns will divide into cross-functional teams and compete with one another for the Hussmann Ideation & Innovation Challenge. Working with Hussmann mentors and leaders, you and your team will identify a solution to a provided problem statement. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your team’s business proposal to a panel of judges, executive leaders, and the organization – and possibly create a roadmap for Hussmann’s next great innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to relocate, if not local

The summer internship will run from the third week of May through the first week of August. These dates may be changed to meet the needs of the student.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers adiverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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