Sales Intern
- Paid
- On-site
- Full-time
Listing details
- Posted Oct 16
- Last verified Oct 18
About the job
Company Description: Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Job Description: Looking to gain hands-on sales experience with a Fortune 100 food company? At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America.
Sales at PFG is about more than a product list. It is about understanding customers, building relationships, and helping businesses grow. As a Sales Intern, you will gain firsthand exposure to the people, products, and strategies behind that work.
We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Learn PFG's sales methodology Partner with customers to understand business challenges Analyze data and develop recommendations Present project findings and solutions to business leaders Why This Internship Stands Out Own a real business project Dedicated supervisor and mentor Exposure to senior leaders Intern professional development series Corporate Run Volunteer opportunities Networking events Final project presentation Internship Details Internship Duration: June 2027 - August 2027 Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $22/hour Major(s): Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field Required Qualifications Rising Junior or Rising Senior Proficiency with Microsoft Office Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong customer service mindset Must be located near Glen Allen, VA Authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications Rising Senior Minimum GPA of 3.0 Benefits: [Click Here for
Benefits Information](https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits) Qualifications: · Rising Junior or Rising Senior · Proficiency with Microsoft Office · Strong communication and interpersonal skills · Strong customer service mindset · Must be located near Denver, CO · Authorized to work in the United States Preferred qualifications: · Rising Senior · Minimum GPA of 3.0 EEO Statement: Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy); (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement); and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency).