Sales Representative Intern

Mondelez International; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Representative Intern, where you will gain hands-on experience in sales and merchandising while being part of a dynamic team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals, develop essential skills, and build strong business relationships. You'll be actively involved in fulfilling sales responsibilities across various grocery stores, ensuring that top-quality products reach consumers. With a commitment to your growth, this role encourages you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace challenges, all while contributing to the mission of leading the future of snacking. If you're driven, curious, and ready to make an impact, this internship is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• Strong communication and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Spend 85-90% of time in the field for merchandising and sales.
• Develop knowledge of products and sales systems.

Skills

Leadership Potential

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Growth Mindset

Cognitive Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Sales Systems

Job description

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Sales Representative Intern

Apply locations: San Diego, California, United States; San Marcos, California, United States; El Cajon, California, United States; Vista, California, United States; Poway, California, United States

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-130676

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Get ready to Taste The Future!

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Join our Taste The Future Program; our fast paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and empower you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2024 by WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.

An internship within Mondelēz International Sales & Customer Logistics organization is generally a 10–12-week assignment. Individuals are exposed to sales (selling and merchandising), logistics and account teams while growing the necessary skills to work independently and function successfully as part of a team. Each intern is assigned a supervisor who designates projects, answers questions and provides guidance. Throughout the summer, the intern will be assessed on overall performance, including project management, and personal leadership skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sales intern typically spends 85% to 90% of their time out in the field, fulfilling merchandising and sales responsibilities across grocery stores in determined sales territory.
• Develop knowledge of Mondelēz International products, sales systems and procedures including proper merchandising, sources of product and distribution, space management programs and uses, sales campaigns and promotions, sales brochures and order guides, and sales presentations.
• Positively influence the sale of company’s portfolio by exploiting selling opportunities at the store level consistent with company programs and strategies.
• Maintain a timely and accurate call schedule.
• Secure store-level support on special promotions, seasonal items, special product bookings and new items.
• Meet or exceed all shelving standards and ensure inventory needs are met.
• Develop strong business relationships with store management.
• Monitor and report on competitive activity and document all pricing activities.
• Provide order writing support on territories for Sales Representatives absent due to vacation or other reasons.
• Complete administrative reporting responsibilities.
• Provide specific feedback to Mondelēz personnel while covering a Sales Representatives territory.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or any related Business degree.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026.
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.
• Must have a reliable vehicle, insurance, and a valid driver’s license.
• Previous grocery, retail, sales and/or customer service experience preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:

• Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience.
• Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.
• Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.
• Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.

Compensation

• The expected compensation weekly pay for Sales Interns is: $760.
• Compensation rates for Summer Interns is pre-determined and non-negotiable.

No Relocation support available.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

Job Type

Regular Interns Early Careers

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.