Sales Intern: Global Food & Beverage Growth

Kerry; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance $3,500

Job summary

Kerry in Beloit, WI invites energized undergraduates to join our Commercial Development & Sales internship. You’ll support account teams, manage projects, and develop sales and marketing skills across functions. Eligible interns relocating 50+ miles receive a $3,500 living allowance for summer housing and expenses.

The role offers exposure to global food brands and hands-on learning. Pay rate is $21 per hour, with internship expectations through the summer program and potential for future

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field (e.g. food science, biology, chemistry), Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related with expected graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization.
• Dynamic presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent project streams, with a track record of getting things done at a high level of quality.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, with an ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team to achieve goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Curious Mindset
• Minimum basic understanding of analytical and statistical processes a must – experience with Q or SPSS applications preferred.
• Exceptionally organized, deadline driven, goal-oriented, and high energy.
• Experience in sales, recruitment, or fundraising a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Kerry marketing, business, and RD departments in preparation for account meetings (internal and external) and supporting activities associated with account meetings.
• Follow-up on incoming leads within 12 hours and liaise with leads/new points of contact with respective account team or as assigned.
• Support the build of sales funnel including outreach via email, cold-calls, and further developing leads into opportunities.
• Execute marketing launch plans to selected client partner lists establishing new leads and/or further engagement.
• Research, Learn, & Report on select customer or end use market organizations, priorities, and company hierarchy identifying new connections and/or new opportunities; and compiling commercial summaries.
• Manage multiple day-to-day follow-up activities including sample requests, quality/regulatory review, past due activities (internal and external).
• Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Dynamic presentation skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Curious mindset

Analytical basics

Sales/recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science-related field / related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kerry in Beloit, WI invites energized undergraduates to join our Commercial Development & Sales internship. You’ll support account teams, manage projects, and develop sales and marketing skills across functions. Eligible interns relocating 50+ miles receive a $3,500 living allowance for summer housing and expenses.

The role offers exposure to global food brands and hands-on learning. Pay rate is $21 per hour, with internship expectations through the summer program and potential for future