Sales Intern

Gordon Food Service, Inc.; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Potential for full-time employment

Discounts via Beneplace

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is offering a 10-week Rotational Sales Internship at Shepherdsville, KY through University of Louisville and Spalding University. You will explore Commercial, Education, and Healthcare Food Sales & Marketing, visit customers with Sales Representatives, and gain hands-on experience with CRM and food service technology.

You will be paid weekly at $20.22 per hour, network with sales leaders nationwide, and may qualify for discounts and future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current student at University of Louisville or Spalding University (seniors preferred).
• Reliable transportation; travel is a key part of this internship.
• Able to pass drug test and background check.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Commercial, Education, and Healthcare Food Sales & Marketing.
• Attend customer visits with Sales Representatives.
• Use CRM & Food Service Technology.
• Learn all aspects of food distribution through hands-on experience.
• Attend networking opportunities in and outside the office.
• Participate in Gordon Food Services’ mentorship program.

Skills

Spanish fluency

CRM

Education

Current student at University of Louisville or Spalding University

Tools

CRM

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Rotational Sales Internship - University of Louisville & Spalding University Address: 342 Gordon Industrial Drive, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Are you looking for a summer internship experience that allows you to work in various areas of our growing food industry? Gordon Food Service, the largest family-operated food distribution company in North America, offers an exciting rotational program where you join our team in several departments. If so, we may have the perfect 10-week internship opportunity for you! Gordon Food Service divisional internship takes you on a journey learning what we do, how we do it, and how GFS is a major player in the food industry. We foster a sense of belonging and a supportive network. As an intern, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals and contribute to valuable projects.

What will this internship look like?

• Learning about Commercial, Education, and Healthcare Food Sales & Marketing
• Attending customer visits with our Sales Representatives
• Using CRM & Food Service Technology
• Learning all things food distribution through hands on experience
• Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office
• Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts
• Engaging in our mentorship program

What’s in it for me?

• You’ll get paid weekly ($20.22/hr)
• Network with sales leaders and other interns across the country
• GFS employees qualify for great discounts via Beneplace Discount at the GFS store
• Opportunity for full-time employment

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current student at University of Louisville or Spalding University (Seniors preferred!)
• Must have reliable transportation. (Travel is a key part of this internship, offering direct engagement with off‑site customers and on‑site DC experience.)
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug use and a background check
• Spanish fluency is a plus

About us / Culture

At GFS, you will build your resume, contribute to projects, learn about GFS, and grow both professionally and personally.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter‑and‑egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family‑operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.