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Perdue Farms, Inc. Commercial Strategy and Business Planning Intern - Summer 2025 in Salisbury, Maryland
Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.
Summary
Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2025! Our C ommercial Strategy and Business Planning Team is offering students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over a 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Customer Marketing, Business Planning, consumer packaged goods and food production. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?
Competitive Pay
Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
Learning Workshops
Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
Interaction with Senior Leadership
Housing Stipend
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2024
This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available.
What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities
Working with a summer mentor learning different aspects of how Commerical Strategy and Business Planning works while getting hands-on, real world work experience.
Business areas include but are not limited to: Sales Planning, Revenue Growth Management, Category Management, Sales, Product Marketing and Finance
Complete a project that will utilize the skills learned during the internship. Provide weekly project updates to manager. Present final project at the end of internship
Understand Business Planning functions (i.e. customer planning, assortment, pricing strategies, promotional activities, etc.)
Understand the Sales Process and the relationship between retailers and CPG manufacturers
Gain basic understanding of shipment and consumption data, using Circana and Power BI Tools
Understanding of customer profitability analysis and program financials
Will be able to interact with Senior leadership.
Will be able to tour different company business functions and locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms.
Minimum Education
This position is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Sales, Marketing, Business Degree or related majors preferred.
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Experience Requirements
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new tools and software
Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal
Must be able to work independently or in teams
Experience Preferred
3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
Completed at least 2 college-level Sales and Marketing Classes
Student extra-curricular experiences
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.