Sales Operations Internship

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

KeHE’s Internship Program is seeking rising seniors who have demonstrated high performance and leadership in academics, work, both on campus, and in volunteer settings. Top candidates will be evaluated on their cultural fit with KeHE’s core values, and with their aspirations to advance into leadership roles in their careers.

This highly-selective program offers the intern to own and drive impactful projects for their business unit and beyond over the course of 10-12 weeks. KeHE will invest in the growth of each participant by including them in projects, mentoring relationships, as well as a variety of internally and externally facilitated learning events and workshops.

THIS POSITION STARTS IN JUNE 2025; Start date TBD.

Full-time roles may be available upon graduation, including entry into our Rotational Leadership Program (LPA).

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SALES INTERNSHIP:

The Sales Intern contributes to driving process improvements and best practices for KeHE Distributors. The intern will be exposed to development of new tools, technologies, lean concepts, teambuilding, and leadership tools.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with Sales team on management processes, sales initiatives, and pilots
• Engage with Operations on KPD initiatives and tracking
• Partner with the Supply Chain Systems and Analytics Teams, Warehouse Operations, and other teams to ensure understanding of processes between the groups
• Sales forecasting for new item distributions, monthly promotional lift and channel specific demand
• Analyze customer specific credit data down to the item level to identify underperforming items for removal from the assortment
• Analyze syndicated data on a category and item basis in collaboration with Growth Solutions department to identify  best On-trend items for new distribution
• Assist with projects by partnering with Supply Chain Systems and Analytics Teams, Warehouse Operations, and other teams to ensure understanding of processes between the groups

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Food Marketing or related
• Advanced skillset in MS Office Suite required
• Knowledge of Power BI reporting platforms preferred
• Creativity and real passion for working with technology to tackle business problems
• Client-focused, results-driven mindset
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, dynamic environment
• Critical thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience in college activities or internships
• Demonstrated participation in volunteer work or charitable programs
• Demonstrated fit with KeHE’s core values

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.