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Walmart Sales Team Summer Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION
Looking to pursue a career in Sales? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a growing, mission-driven, consumer-centric organization? Post Consumer Brands is looking for a Walmart Sales Team Intern for a 12-week summer 2020 immersive & transformative internship experience. Post Consumer Brands is unique as our core values & mission is at the forefront of our efforts. Consider joining our team to launch the success story of your career journey.

Job Title: Walmart Sales Team Intern
Department: Walmart Sales Team
Location: Bentonville, AR
Date: August 26, 2019

JOB FUNCTION
The purpose of this position is to observe, learn, gather data and information, conduct analysis and fact-finding in order to bring forward ideas for improvement. This position will also provide support to the Walmart Sales team by providing reporting and analytics that drive business insights for the team and broader sales organization.

MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES / DUTIES
The Walmart Sales Team Intern may assist in a number of project and/or support roles in the Sales department. Assignments may include work such as:
  • Sales Reporting
  • Design, maintain and update all ongoing tracking reports and tools used by Department.
  • Collaborate with Sales/Category Management to explore and align on drivers and causals of variances.
  • Sales Planning
  • Provide thought leadership in cross-functional business discussions.
  • Assist Operations Leadership in analytics and presentation development.
  • Leverage comprehensive and accurate reporting and analysis that drive actionable recommendations and influence business decisions.
  • Retail Trends
  • Prepare and contribute to internal focused Business Reviews, which capture and synthesize current business trends, market trends and competitive information.
  • Assist Leadership in analysis of volume, pricing, promotion, and share trends using Nielsen, customer POS data, and other information sources.

Specific project and operational roles will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern interests.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Candidates must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree or at an institution with an accredited program in Business Management.
  • Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
  • A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool
  • Ability to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives, identify deviations from the plan, and facilitate resolution
  • Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization
  • Previous internship or work experience (strongly preferred)
  • Interest in the consumer packaged goods / manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Post Consumer Brands after graduation (strongly preferred)

Additional Program Information & Perks
  • Offering competitive compensation
  • Access to a dynamic internship event program including development, networking, & social activities
  • Eligible for subsidized housing & relocation stipend
  • Cereal galore – enjoy a variety of cereal and oatmeal options in our break room, for free. Free milk, coffee, and conversation included as well. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Interested to apply?
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Learn more about Post Consumer Brands
Post Consumer Brands is a business unit of Post Holdings Inc., formed from the combination of Post Foods and MOM Brands in May 2015. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands today is the third-largest cereal company in the United States, with a broad portfolio of products spanning all segments of the category — from iconic household name brands and value ready-to-eat cereals to natural/organic and hot cereal varieties. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make better happen every day. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com.