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Sales Intern, Summer 2027

CompanyThe J.M. Smucker Co.
LocationOrrville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with sales, marketing, and replenishment teams to drive business results with national retailers. They will also assist in analyzing data and creating sales presentations to support the development of sales strategies.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $23
Company Size
5498
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin'®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Smucker's®, Hostess®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society.
About the Role

Your Opportunity as a Sales Intern 

As a Sales Intern, you will have an exciting opportunity to work for one of the oldest and established American food company building relationships with some of the largest retailers in the nation and world. 

  

Location: Orrville, OH 

 

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires 

 

In this role you will: 

  • Engage with sales, marketing, and replenishment to drive our business results with national retailers 

  • Build relationships with external partners  

  • Support in building the sales strategy with critical retail customers 

  • Assist in analyzing competitive and internal data to deliver sales results 

  • Create sales presentations with sales leaders to present to customers 

 

What we are looking for: 

  • A Rising Junior or Senior with an interest in pursuing a career in sales 

  • Self-starter who can work in a hybrid environment on a team 

 

Application Period: 

  • Application period closes on November 6th, 2026 

 

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program? 

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to: 

  • Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best. 

  • Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company. 

  • Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food. 

 

Additional Perks: 

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include: 

  • Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership 

  • Customized professional development sessions 

  • Networking events and social outings with fellow interns 

  • Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports 

  • The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients 

  • A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays 

  • Compensation range:  $19/hr - $23/hr 

  • **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship** 

  • A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program 

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker. 

 

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

 

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® 

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. 

Key Skills
Sales strategyData analysisRelationship buildingPresentation creationMarket researchBusiness resultsCommunicationCollaboration
Categories
SalesFood & BeverageRetailManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Housing stipendProfessional development sessionsNetworking eventsFitness center accessGourmet cafeteriaPaid corporate holidays