Hormel Foods is a $8.2 billion Fortune 500 corporation established in 1891.  We are a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food products, exporting over 1600 products to more than 50 countries. Hormel Foods is built on traditions of brand strength, quality, innovation, and value, while taking advantage of new trends in technology.

Job Purpose:  Sales interns in both our Foodservice and Consumer Products areas are responsible for calling on a variety of existing customers with the objective of increasing sales for their district

Responsibilities:

• Add products into distribution and expand the usage of existing Hormel Foods products
• Implement marketing strategies for Hormel products
• Receive training on Hormel Foods products, selling techniques, route building, and business planning
• Build a business plan for the territory and report results
• Work with Hormel Foods sales and account management to gain new product placements
• Impact and contribute meaningful work that will affect the Hormel Foods bottom line

Location and Hours:

• One of our select training sales offices in major metro cities throughout the United States
• Location is based on business needs at the time an offer is made
• Position is full time, 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid August

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Paid housing allowance
• Company car provided with gasoline/mileage allowance
• Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job

• Must graduate in December 2013, May 2014 or August 2014 and major in Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
• Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Must be a Citizen or National of the Unites States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of meat products; more specifically, pork, beef, and chicken

Please visit www.hormelfoods.com/careers to apply online.
Requisition ID: 290

Hormel Foods is an EOE/AAP employer.