Job 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.

Education

• Some College

Work Experience

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 program solving skills
• Team-oriented and strong partnership skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).
• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
• Follow clear directions.
• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

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Acosta 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.

Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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