Internship Sales

Commercial Team Internship - Summer 2026

Reports to: Sr. Director of Sales Processed

Location: Cincinnati OH or Louisville KY or Nashville TN

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991 we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats with locations throughout Americas Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands including Indiana Kitchen Fischers Field Mickelberrys Kentuckian Gold and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort Indiana; Holland Michigan; and Owensboro Kentucky.

We value diversity innovation collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package including competitive pay three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts) pharmacy dental and vision plans a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members contributions) a competitive paid time off program educational assistance and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3100 team members located across 14 different states we are a big company with a small company culture.

Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi Indiana just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area home of Purdue University.

Summary:

Indiana Packers Corp (Delphi IN) is currently searching for a committed deadline-driven Intern to join our Commercial team. The Commercial Intern will complete all tasks assigned by the Manager which may include: participating in sales calls food shows and customer presentations conducting market research identifying business opportunities developing product catalogs and assisting the Sales department wherever possible. You should be able to take instruction but also work unsupervised when required.

To be successful as a Commercial Intern you should be willing to learn as much about the company as possible and be able to spot opportunities that have been overlooked by others. Outstanding Interns are problem solvers who know the value of building lasting professional relationships with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Manager or assigned staff member and completing all allocated tasks.
• Conducting desktop research or gathering information through surveys or by speaking to clients and staff.
• Attending and participating in meetings workshops events and exhibitions.
• Working directly with clients vendors and suppliers on behalf of the companys managers.
• Updating documents and sales records.
• Reviewing sales performance against sales targets.
• Identifying potential weaknesses and offering improvement suggestions.
• Keeping a log of everything learned and delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with other Delphi Interns prepare and present a capstone project-compiling all the takeaway from the internship experience
• Assist with getting specification sheets updated and creating a new customer packet/overview of items.

Intern Requirements:

• Must currently be a full-time student pursuing a bachelors degree in Sales Agriculture Ag-Business or similar from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Must live within an hour of Cincinnati OH or Louisville KY or Nashville TN
• Drivers license may be required.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Limited travel is to be expected.
• Proficiency in a foreign language would be advantageous.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments.
• Superb interpersonal skills.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold hot and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts pushes pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand hand with arms and fingers two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

Indiana Packers is EOE including Disability/Veteran

Required Experience:

Intern