Sales Representative (Intern)

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondel?z International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You will develop professional relationships with our customers and optimize base sales, NPD & promotions. You will ensure great visibility in retailers and delivery of sales capabilities. Your drive will lead you to deliver the field KPI's and hit your annual objectives

How you will contribute

You will:

• Ensure a maximum visual impact and an optimum shelf availability through merchandising techniques.
• Implement and monitor promotional activities.
• Point of buying materials placement and implementation.
• Report on activities.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Solid knowledge about sales and negotiation processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Sales experience required, preferably FMCG/CPG
• Perseverance and attention to details

Primary Location: Naperville

Hourly compensation fixed rate: $17 subject to relevant experience

Disclaimer: To be considered for this position, you must live within a 25 miles range, from the primary location.

Disclaimer: To be considered for this position, you must have the flexibility to adjust to the established schedule.

An internship within Mondel?z International Sales & Customer Logistics organization is generally a 10-12 week assignment. The assignment, which closely mirrors experiences of a Nabisco Sales Representative, will provide a realistic preview of the Sales Representative's responsibilities and is geared towards developing knowledge of the Mondel?z International Field Sales & Customer Logistics organization. Individuals are exposed to sales (selling and merchandising), logistics, account teams, and human resources while growing the necessary skills to work independently and also function successfully as part of a team. Each intern is assigned a supervisor who designates projects, answers questions and provides guidance. Throughout the summer, the intern will be assessed on overall performance, including project management, and personal leadership skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop a knowledge of Mondelez products, sales systems and procedures including proper merchandising, sources of product and distribution, space management programs and uses, sales campaigns and promotions, sales brochures and order guides, and sales presentations.

• Positively influence the sale of Mondelez products by exploiting selling opportunities at the store level consistent with company programs and strategies.

• Maintain a timely and accurate call schedule.

• Secure store-level support on special promotions, seasonal items, special product bookings and new items.

• Meet or exceed all shelving standards and ensure inventory needs are met.

• Develop strong business relationships with store management.

• Monitor and report on competitive activity and document all pricing activities.

• Provide order writing support on territories for Sales Representatives absent due to vacation or other reasons.

• Complete administrative reporting responsibilities.

• Provide specific feedback to Mondelez personnel while covering a Sales Representatives territory.

• Professionally represent the Mondelez organization, acting in accordance with company business standards and managing financial activities in an ethical manner.

• Present a project on customer or industry topics to senior management at end of summer.

• Identify and communicate individual store problems and opportunities to the appropriate Mondelez personnel.

Benefits and Compensation:

This position is a paid internship, but does not offer a benefit package, bonus incentives, or company provided vehicles/ housing.

Key Competencies:

• Learning on the Fly - Adaptable to new environments, quick learner, open to change
• Intellectual Horsepower – Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably, intellectually sharp, capable and agile
• Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people, builds appropriate rapport and effective relationships
• Peer Relationships – Team player, cooperative, easily gains trust and support of peers, encourages collaboration
• Problem Solving – Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers, can see hidden problems, excellent at honest analysis
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; Seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks
• Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; Is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Seizes more opportunities than others
• Personal Learning - Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior quickly; Watches others for their reactions to his/her attempts to influence and perform, and adjusts; Seeks feedback

Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and have access to the internet with a personal email account
• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program
• A flexible work schedule is required, including being available to work weekends and holidays
• Previous grocery, retail, sales, and/or customer service experience a plus
• Must be open to performing Merchandiser responsibilities, as needed
• Must be willing to relocate self for this position, if not a local applicant
• Successful completion of drug test, MVR check, and general background check

Mondel?z Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.