What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Intern - Summer 2025 position at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC?
Position Overview
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern at C&S, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities as well!Job Description
- Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
- Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
- Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
- Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
- Aid in further enhancing department tools, templates and methodologies
- Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities
- Develop positive professional relationships across departments
- Complete special projects as assigned by your manager
- Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives
- Support new business initiatives in the region
- Work with customers to support their buying decisions and needs
- Engage with various departments at C&S to complete projects
- Collect, analyze, and present data regarding business processes and potential improvements
What we offer:
- Quality work experience tied to your course of study
- Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead activities
- Mentors/buddies to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities
- Fun activities and experiences with fellow interns and department
- Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization
- Compensation: 17/hr
- Full-time, 12 week internship from May to August
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Hybrid schedule offered
- Potential opportunities to travel
We’re searching for interns that are:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university
- In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Senior standing at the time of the internship
- Currently majoring in Supply Chain, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred
- Proficient with Excel required
- Strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Able to think outside of the box and solve problems
- Able to work both with a team and be independently successfully
- Proactive, eager to learn, and equipped with strong customer service skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and support our team
- Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and capable of using critical thinking to solve complex problems
- Familiar with the grocery industry preferably
Note: Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with C&S Wholesale Grocers (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Qualifications
Attendance, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, ValuesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLCAbout Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
