Sales Internship Summer 2027

Grimmway Produce Group; Bakersfield (CA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid internship

Zusammenfassung

Grimmway Produce Group in the Bakersfield area is seeking a Sales Internship for undergraduate and graduate students. The paid summer internship runs 10–12 weeks from May to August, offering hands-on experience in sales practices, customer relationships, and cross-functional projects.

Interns may receive college credit and gain exposure to the full sales cycle from product movement to customers. You will support day-to-day sales activities, analyze market data, and present a final project to

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Agricultural Business, Economics, or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interest in sales, customer relationships, and agriculture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to Bakersfield area and valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Assist with day-to-day sales activities and department-specific projects.
• Support sales team with customer account information, product availability, pricing, orders, reports, and other sales-related activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze sales, customer, product, and market data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Prepare sales reports, presentations, customer materials, and other department resources.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Data collection/analysis

Time management

Ausbildung

Business Administration/Marketing/Sales/related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA

JOB TITLE: SALES INTERNSHIP

LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD AREA

REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER

PURPOSE:

The Sales Internship is designed to provide undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands‑on experience that complements their academic and career interests. Interns gain exposure to real-world sales practices and operations through day-to-day responsibilities, department‑specific projects, and professional development opportunities. The paid summer internship typically runs 10–12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit.

Additional Info

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate, post‑graduate, or graduate‑level program in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Agricultural Business, Economics, Communications, or another related field of study.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Demonstrated interest in sales, customer relationships, agriculture, fresh produce, business development, or commercial operations.
• Basic understanding of sales, marketing, customer service, or general business principles through relevant coursework or experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, team members, and cross‑functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and accurately maintain sales, customer, product, and market information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing customer and business needs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with Sales and cross‑functional teams.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and company facilities as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
• Ability to participate in the 10–12 week summer internship program and Student Programs development activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with day‑to‑day Sales activities and department‑specific projects based on customer and business needs.
• Gain exposure to the fresh produce sales process, including how products move from farming and production operations to customers and the marketplace.
• Support Sales team members with customer account information, product availability, pricing, orders, reports, and other sales‑related activities as assigned.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing sales, customer, product, and market data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Support the preparation of sales reports, presentations, customer materials, and other department resources.
• Assist with market and customer research to better understand customer needs, industry trends, and potential business opportunities.
• Gain exposure to customer relationship management by observing and supporting communication with customers and business partners as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Farming, Production, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and other departments to understand how cross‑functional operations support customers and sales commitments.
• Assist with tracking customer needs, product movement, order activity, and other sales‑related information as assigned.
• Support projects focused on sales performance, customer service, market opportunities, process improvement, or operational efficiency.
• Apply sales and business knowledge to a meaningful department‑specific project, with the opportunity to present the project, findings, results, or recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle customer, pricing, sales, and other sensitive business information.
• Participate in Student Programs‑sponsored professional development and intern events throughout the summer internship.
• Serve as a site representative for the annual Back‑to‑School Drive, supporting coordination and employee participation efforts.
• Perform other Sales duties and special projects as assigned.

STARTING WAGE:

$18.25 - $22.75 (dependent on college standing)

TENTATIVE START DATE: MAY 2027