Sales Representative Intern

Position: Sales Representative Intern - Kansas City, MOJob DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality.Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.An internship within Mondelēz 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 Mondelēz 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.PrimaryResponsibilities• 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.KeyCompetencies:• 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…