Sales Internship Summer 2027

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA

JOB TITLE:                                   SALES INTERNSHIP

LOCATION:                                   BAKERSFIELD AREA

REPORTS TO:                              DEPARTMENT MANAGER

PURPOSE:

The Sales Internship is designed to provide undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands-on experience that complements their academic and career interests. Interns gain exposure to real-world sales practices and operations through day-to-day responsibilities, department-specific projects, and professional development opportunities. The paid summer internship typically runs 10–12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate-level program in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Agricultural Business, Economics, Communications, or another related field of study.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Demonstrated interest in sales, customer relationships, agriculture, fresh produce, business development, or commercial operations.
• Basic understanding of sales, marketing, customer service, or general business principles through relevant coursework or experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, team members, and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and accurately maintain sales, customer, product, and market information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing customer and business needs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with Sales and cross-functional teams.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and company facilities as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
• Ability to participate in the 10–12 week summer internship program and Student Programs development activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with day-to-day Sales activities and department-specific projects based on customer and business needs.
• Gain exposure to the fresh produce sales process, including how products move from farming and production operations to customers and the marketplace.
• Support Sales team members with customer account information, product availability, pricing, orders, reports, and other sales-related activities as assigned.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing sales, customer, product, and market data to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Support the preparation of sales reports, presentations, customer materials, and other department resources.
• Assist with market and customer research to better understand customer needs, industry trends, and potential business opportunities.
• Gain exposure to customer relationship management by observing and supporting communication with customers and business partners as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Farming, Production, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and other departments to understand how cross-functional operations support customers and sales commitments.
• Assist with tracking customer needs, product movement, order activity, and other sales-related information as assigned.
• Support projects focused on sales performance, customer service, market opportunities, process improvement, or operational efficiency.
• Apply sales and business knowledge to a meaningful department-specific project, with the opportunity to present the project, findings, results, or recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle customer, pricing, sales, and other sensitive business information.
• Participate in Student Programs-sponsored professional development and intern events throughout the summer internship.
• Serve as a site representative for the annual Back-to-School Drive, supporting coordination and employee participation efforts.
• Perform other Sales duties and special projects as assigned.

STARTING WAGE:                                $18.25 - $22.75 (dependent on college standing)

APPLY:                                                  WWW.CAREERS.GRIMMWAYPRODUCE.COM

TENTATIVE START DATE:                    MAY 2027