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About the Role

The Foodservice Sales team is seeking a dynamic, current college student for a summer internship program. This internship offers real in-market experience calling on customers, exploring product penetration, and working with a regional sales team. Interns will gain exposure to the broader industry through distributor meetings, trainings, and food shows, while developing essential professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Grande Sales Associates and Regional Development Managers to plan and execute weekly customer visits with foodservice operators.
• Relocate to a designated region to support in-person sales outreach and engagement efforts.
• Travel to foodservice operators within your region.
• Order, prepare, and sample Grande products while supporting customer presentations and relationship-building efforts.
• Document customer interactions and maintain accurate records following each visit.
• Assist with distributor meetings, food shows, trainings, and other sales events.
• Support customer contact strategies and local market initiatives that help grow relationships and expand business opportunities.
• Conduct research, complete analyses and special projects, and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop an understanding of sales and marketing principles, brand tools, and go-to-market strategies while supporting sales teams and operators.
• Participate in departmental, marketing, and sales meetings.

Requirements

• Student in Junior or Senior status pursuing a bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management or other related field required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willing to relocate to your assigned region for the duration of the internship.
• Experience working with the full suite of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Customer focus
• Independent and team-centered work
• Professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Sales
• Marketing
• Communication
• Leadership
• Analytical skills

Location

• Relocate to a designated region

Work Type

• Internship
• Summer

Experience Level

• Internship

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field

Benefits

• Farm to fork experience (farm tour, facility tours, end user product experience)
• Personal development events and training

About the Company

• Grande has over 80 years of experience crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy" and is a leader in the industry.
• Grande partners with independent pizzerias and food manufacturing partners.
• Grande is committed to quality, workplace culture, community culture, career growth, work/life balance, and supporting communities.