Sales Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with leadership

Professional development sessions

Intern events and socials

Fully equipped fitness center

Housing stipend for interns

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Orrville, OH offers a Sales Internship for rising juniors and seniors, blending on-site and remote work in a hybrid setup. You will interact with national retailers, assist in developing sales strategies, and present findings to leadership, gaining hands-on experience in a Fortune 500 environment.

You'll be part of a collaborative team, supported by mentors, with exposure to snacks, coffee, and pet-food categories, and opportunities to network with company leaders.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior with an interest in pursuing a career in sales.
• Self-starter who can work in a hybrid environment on a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with sales, marketing, and replenishment to drive our business results with national retailers.
• Build relationships with external partners.
• Support in building the sales strategy with critical retail customers.
• Assist in analyzing competitive and internal data to deliver sales results.
• Create sales presentations with sales leaders to present to customers.

Skills

Rising junior or senior

Self-starter

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Sales Intern As a Sales Intern, you will have an exciting opportunity to work for one of the oldest and established American food company building relationships with some of the largest retailers in the nation and world.

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

• Engage with sales, marketing, and replenishment to drive our business results with national retailers
• Build relationships with external partners
• Support in building the sales strategy with critical retail customers
• Assist in analyzing competitive and internal data to deliver sales results
• Create sales presentations with sales leaders to present to customers

What we are looking for:

• A Rising Junior or Senior with an interest in pursuing a career in sales
• Self-starter who can work in a hybrid environment on a team

Application Period: Application period closes on November 6th, 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world‑class, award‑winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Benefit from hands‑on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Contribute to high‑profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $19/hr - $23/hr **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

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At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.