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Customer Development Analyst Summer 2027 Internship (Part-time)

CompanyDairy Farmers of America
LocationSaint Louis Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Create customer-facing sales materials, research market and industry trends, and develop product catalogs for warehouse and Direct Store Delivery channels. Support category reviews and retail account data analysis, conduct competitive analyses, and participate in store visits, category resets, and product sampling.
Internship Type
part time temporary
Company Size
8751
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
About the Role

Looking to gain hands-on experience with a leading dairy food manufacturer? As a Customer Development Analyst Intern, you'll work alongside our Sales and Customer Development teams to help bring products to market, analyze industry trends, and support key retail customers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your business, analytics, and category management skills while gaining real-world experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.  This part-time summer internship is ideal for students who are curious, analytical, and eager to learn how products move from manufacturing facilities to store shelves and into consumers' hands.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Create customer-facing sales materials, including sell sheets and product presentations.
  • Research and analyze market and industry trends to support business decisions.
  • Develop and maintain product catalogs for warehouse and DSD (Direct Store Delivery) channels.
  • Assist with category reviews and data analysis for regional and national retail accounts.
  • Conduct competitive analyses and product deep dives to identify market opportunities.
  • Participate in retail store visits with sales representatives, support category reset projects and assist with in-store product sampling.

What You'll Gain:

  • Exposure to sales, category management, and customer development within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Experience working with retailer data, market trends, and consumer insights.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry professionals.
  • Practical, hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for a career in sales, marketing, analytics, or consumer packaged goods.
Qualifications

 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship.
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, Data Analytics, or a related field.
  • Coursework or experience in data analysis, market research, consumer insights, or business analytics is preferred.
  • Available to work full-time during Summer 2027, with an anticipated start date in late May or early June and completion in mid-August.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with data visualization or analytics tools is a plus.
  • Local candidates are preferred.

 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Key Skills
Data AnalysisMarket ResearchConsumer InsightsBusiness AnalyticsAnalytical SkillsCommunicationPresentation SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointData VisualizationCategory ManagementCompetitive AnalysisSales Materials DevelopmentRetail Data AnalysisProduct Catalog ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration
Categories
SalesData & AnalyticsMarketingRetailFood & Beverage