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Bob Evans Farms is seeking a Sales Intern for a 10-week program in Rogers, Arkansas. You will work with Trade & Category Management to learn the department’s initiatives, support sales growth planning, and participate in a capstone project that showcases business impact.
The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, collaboration with peers and Post Holdings partners, and development of core sales skills in a fast-paced environment.
Brand: Bob Evans Farms
Categories: Sales
Locations: Rogers, Arkansas
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 31986
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .
Join our 10-week program in the Sales Department working with the Trade & Category Management teams to gain an understanding of the department’s initiatives. This intern will work on projects that include but are not limited to planning sales growth and trade promotion management against revenue, working on profit objectives for Post Refrigerated Retail Business and a two-part Capstone project (Selling Story Development and Identifying a Business Opportunity). Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evan’s business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results.
Assist in administration of strategic sales and trade plans for Retail Sales Team
Work with a Trade Manager mentor on fundamentals of the 4P’s (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement) process focusing on promotional analysis
Leverage data analytics to track and monitor ROI of Sales/Trade Investments
Support customer specific programs that align with brand objectives to drive retail activities in support of the company’s growth and profit objectives
Collaborate in the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions & daily imperatives
Gather competitive intelligence and evaluate impact on the market
Learn Sales principles
Gain exposure to Sales operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in team meetings, mentorship sessions, and intern events.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management ora related discipline.
Strong quantitative, analytical and presentation skills with strong oral and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners.
Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external.
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Must be a self-motivated self-starter.
Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Join our 10-week program in the Sales Department working with the Trade & Category Management teams to gain an understanding of the department’s initiatives. This intern will work on projects that include but are not limited to planning sales growth and trade promotion management against revenue, working on profit objectives for Post Refrigerated Retail Business and a two-part Capstone project (Selling Story Development and Identifying a Business Opportunity). Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evan’s business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results.
Assist in administration of strategic sales and trade plans for Retail Sales Team
Work with a Trade Manager mentor on fundamentals of the 4P’s (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement) process focusing on promotional analysis
Leverage data analytics to track and monitor ROI of Sales/Trade Investments
Support customer specific programs that align with brand objectives to drive retail activities in support of the company’s growth and profit objectives
Collaborate in the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions & daily imperatives
Gather competitive intelligence and evaluate impact on the market
Learn Sales principles
Gain exposure to Sales operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in team meetings, mentorship sessions, and intern events.
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management ora related discipline.
Strong quantitative, analytical and presentation skills with strong oral and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners.
Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external.
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Must be a self-motivated self-starter.
Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality