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E Commerce Growth Strategy Intern

CompanyRed River Commodities
LocationFargo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will evaluate and research opportunities to expand and strengthen the company's existing e-commerce presence by analyzing industry trends and exploring various e-commerce platforms. Key tasks include recommending strategies, assessing current presence, modeling revenue impact, and creating a step-by-step growth plan for leadership presentation.
Internship Type
part time temporary
Company Size
157
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Red River Commodities, it isn’t just about the sunflower seeds that go into our products, we cultivate connections, nourish communities, and pioneer innovation in the human and animal food sectors. Founded in 1973 as a specialty grain trading company, we’ve grown into a multi-location operation powered by a team with decades of experience, fresh ideas, and a shared passion for the specialty market of sunflowers. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly operated under the same name, and we were recognized as one of the Top 20 Great Places to Work in Fargo-Moorhead in 2024 and 2025—a testament to our people-first culture. From fields to our facilities, we’re powered by people who care deeply about what they do. We partner directly with local growers to source the freshest grains at the best possible prices. Our facilities are strategically located in the heart of sunflower and grain-growing regions, ensuring quality from farm to shelf. Our diverse product lines include: SunButter®, a delicious, allergen-friendly sunflower spread; roasted, seasoned, and packaged inshell sunflower seeds; and numerous premium bird food mixes including Pecking Order ®, our backyard chicken treat line. Our team shows up daily ready to collaborate, support, and motivate one another. The work can be fast-paced and challenging, but we prioritize the well-being of our employees through health benefits, paid time off, and community involvement. We believe in showing up for each other and winning together. With multiple locations, safety is at the core of everything we do, ensuring every team member goes home in the same condition they arrived. Whether you’re working in one of our plants or based in the corporate office, you’ll find an energetic, collaborative environment grounded in purpose. It’s not always easy, but it’s always rewarding. At Red River Commodities, there’s a place for you here.
About the Role

Red River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. We pride ourselves on our sustainable practices, innovation, and commitment to delivering superior products to our customers. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.

Location: 501 42nd St N. Fargo, ND 58102


Position Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and analytical E‑Commerce Growth Strategy Intern to help us evaluate how to expand and strengthen our existing e‑commerce presence. This internship will play a key role in researching opportunities, identifying gaps, and recommending strategies that can accelerate our digital growth.

This internship is ideal for a student who enjoys digital strategy, online merchandising, and data-driven problem solving. You’ll help us understand what it would take to scale our e‑commerce operations and improve performance across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze industry trends in e‑commerce growth, especially for similar product categories
  • Explore E-Commerce platforms (e.g. Shopify, Amazon, WooCart, TikTok Shop, Thrive Market) to identify best practices
  • Research emerging platforms, tools, features, and tactics that drive online sales
  • Evaluate our current E-Commerce presence for our pet and human food divisions
  • Recommend workflow improvements for product updates, imagery, and content management
  • Assess opportunities for automation or third‑party tools
  • Review available analytics to identify trends and opportunities
  • Model potential revenue impact of recommended improvements
  • Research cost considerations for scaling e‑commerce operations
  • Create a step-by-step plan outlining how the company could grow its e‑commerce channels
  • Recommend priorities, timelines, and resource needs
  • Present findings and recommendations to leadership


What You’ll Learn

  • How companies scale existing e‑commerce operations
  • Shopify and Amazon optimization strategies
  • Digital merchandising and product content best practices
  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • How to build a business case and present strategic recommendations

This internship offers hands-on experience in shaping the future of a growing digital sales channel.

Qualifications

We’re looking for students pursuing degrees such as:

  • Marketing
  • E‑Commerce
  • Business Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Analytics


Preferred Skills

  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Interest in e‑commerce, digital marketing, or online retail
  • Ability to synthesize information and present clear recommendations
  • Comfort working independently and taking initiative
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities


Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.

Key Skills
ResearchAnalytical SkillsE-commerceDigital MarketingOnline RetailData-Driven Problem SolvingDigital StrategyOnline MerchandisingMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisCommunicationPresentation AbilitiesInitiativeWorkflow ImprovementAutomation Assessment
Categories
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