Commercial Intern - Animal Nutrition (Salisbury, MD, US, 21804)
Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness for Summer 2024!
Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery, and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing.
We are actively seeking a hardworking, energetic, self-starter to join our Animal Nutrition team in Salisbury, MD as a Commercial Intern. Perdue's 10-week Summer Internship program is designed to combine knowledge learned in the classroom with meaningful, real-world experiences.
The Commercial Intern will work closely with the sales and marketing teams, as well as collaborate with product managers and financial analysts. The focus of this role is to support the commercial aspects of our Animal Nutrition products, specifically dairy and poultry.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Market Anlaysis
- Pricing Strategy Evaluation
- Sales Support
- Fostering positive customer relations
Minimum Education
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study
- 3.0 GPA or higher
Experience Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills including written and verbal
- Must be able to work independently or in teams
- May require travel to other facilities
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.