[Hiring] Intern @Acosta

Role Description

Acosta Internships are an 8-12 week program that allows college sophomores and juniors to develop an opportunity to learn about the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Acosta seeks to provide a rewarding opportunity to interns to develop technical, management and leadership skills outside of the classroom.

• Receives training and performs duties in several functional areas such as sales support, marketing, retail, sales or other administrative support departments.
• Learn line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business.
• Sets performance goals and objectives with upper management.
• Monitors performance progress with management and key trainers/mentors.
• Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.
• Receives training in functions and operations of related departments to facilitate subsequent transfer between departments and to provide greater promotional opportunities.
• Attends company-sponsored training classes.
• Completes a project assigned through management at the beginning of the internship. With the guidance of an assigned mentor, will present out the project work and results to the local leadership team.
• Prepares and submits a summary of experiences at the end of the internship to recap learning achievements.

Qualifications

• Some College
• Candidate must be a college sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor degree
• Student must be in good academic standing
• Prior related experience (as defined by business) preferred
• Strong communication skills and proven time management and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations – work in a fast paced environment, flexible and resourceful
• Demonstrate leadership and can take the lead with little or no guidance – work independently
• Builds rapport and can interact professionally with various business partners at all levels
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented and strong partnership skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Physical: Seeing, Listening

Company Description

CORE Foodservice is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

CORE Foodservice is revolutionizing the North American foodservice industry. With over 60 offices, we are a dynamic team dedicated to navigating the evolving landscape of foodservice operations. Our mission? To seamlessly connect top-tier brands with consumers wherever they eat away from home – think ballparks, restaurants, schools and more. As the industry's premier foodservice sales agency, we drive demand, forge invaluable relationships, and accelerate growth across every dining destination.

At CORE Foodservice, we empower our employees to focus on what they love, fostering a culture where happy people drive remarkable outcomes. Our leaders are highly engaged, getting into the field and setting the example for pushing boundaries and innovation. Empowerment is our cornerstone; we believe in creating an environment where every voice is heard, and every idea valued. Join us in shaping the future of foodservice, where dedication and innovation meet opportunity.