Sales, Strategy & Planning Internship

The Restaurant Store; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Company Discounts

On-Site Fitness Centers

Dog-friendly Offices

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Sales, Strategy & Planning Internship in our Bucks County, PA branch to gain a day-to-day operations perspective in a retail environment and contribute to customer service excellence. You will support the sales, purchasing and inventory teams by applying our process to build brand awareness, assess customer needs, exceed expectations and foster loyalty.

The role suits juniors/seniors graduating 2026 or 2027 who bring strong MS Office skills and a

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct B2B sales and customer service to build relationships.
• Follow the TRS process: build brand awareness, assess needs, exceed expectations, build loyalty.
• Perform basic cashier functions and loading products into customer vehicles.
• Maintain store cleanliness, merchandising, restocking shelves, and stock management.
• Analyze basic inventory information for availability and re-order status.
• Promote private label brands to maximize gross profit.
• Educate customers on the Brick and Click model.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Adaptability

Customer service orientation

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM systems

Project management tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales, Strategy & Planning Internship with The Restaurant Store will gain a day-to-day operations perspective in a retail branch environment and become a contributor to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. The Sales, Strategy & Planning Internship will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective customer service strategies that align with the goals of our sales, purchasing, and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business-to-business sales and customer service with a focus on building and developing relationship with our customer base
• Execute on our proven TRS process: 1) build brand awareness, 2) assess customer’s needs, 3) exceed expectations, and 4) build loyalty
• Perform basic cashier functions and loading products into customer vehicles
• Perform general store maintenance through cleaning and merchandising functions, while also restocking shelves and putting away incoming stock
• Analyze basic inventory information to determine product availability and re-order status
• Promote our private label brands to maximize TRS gross profit
• Educate prospective customers on our competitive advantages (best people, best technology, and best price)
• Possess and maintain a thorough understanding of our website and educate customers on how to best-utilize our “Brick and Click” business model

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management preferred
• Preference will be given to juniors and seniors or those graduating in the 2026 or 2027 school years

Education

• This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices