Sales and Marketing Insights Internship
Arden Hills, MN - USA
Job Summary
Pay:$25/hr
Position Duration:May 2027 July 2027
Position Location:Arden Hills MN
Step into the dynamic world of Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and represent some of Americas leading dairy brands. Develop valuable skills through structured rotations in Sales and Insights & Analytics where youll apply the 4 Ps of Marketing (Product Price Place Promotion) through analyzing data to solve real-world business challenges.
What will I learn Gain exposure to Sales Marketing Insights and Analytics and cross-functional partners to understand how a CPG company turns data retailer needs and consumer behavior into growth plans. Youll learn the Retail and Foodservice business across channels formats customers competitors and shoppers or patrons while building category management analytical storytelling presentation and collaboration skills in a team environment including working closely with past interns.
What are my rotations as an intern
Sales Rotation: Support key customers like Target Kroger Walmart Publix Stop & Shop Sysco and more.
Project examples: Analyze a customers product assortment to present an opportunity for increased distribution. Create a presentation for a buyer with a promotion strategy recommendation.
Insights Rotation: Support the Research Insights and Analytics team by leveraging data and insights to grow the business.
Project examples: Learn category management techniques data visualization and data analysis skills create a data-driven selling story to support new item innovation analyze promotion and pricing to provide retailer recommendations utilize market research in the restaurant industry to identify opportunities for innovation.
Enterprise Engagement
You will be part of an enterprise-wide internship cohort with opportunities to network across business units and additional training and development focused on early talent. You can also get involved with our ERGs which include Women Leadership Network African Ancestry Asian Affinity LOL Amigos Pride Alliance and many more.
What is the next step after the internship
After the internship strong performers may have the opportunity to join Land OLakes full-time as a Dairy Foods Analyst supporting Sales on the Research Insights and Analytics this role youll continue building analytical thinking storytelling and cross-functional partnership skills while gaining exposure to future career paths through the Land OLakes Mentor Program.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as a Junior graduating in May 2028 or December 2027
Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Analytics Sales Business or a related field
Interest in a career in Sales Category Management or Research & Insights
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including PivotTables XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP basic formulas and charting
Exposure to data analysis market research or storytelling with data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective planning organization and time management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a sales retail or foodservice environment
Previous internship in a related field
Involvement in student organizations or community leadership roles
Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience with retailer or syndicated data (Circana or Nielsen)
Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
Land OLakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About Land OLakes Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250 farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land OLakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
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Required Experience:
Intern