Retail Sales Strategy & Insights Intern - Summer 2027

Retail Sales Strategy & Insights Intern

Marzetti is seeking Retail Sales Strategy & Insights Intern to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program!

Still in school but ready to start building your career? The Marzetti Summer Internship Program gives ambitious students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while exploring where their career could take them after graduation.

Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience aligned with your field of interest while also giving you exposure to other key areas of the business. You'll contribute to meaningful work, build valuable relationships, and develop skills that extend far beyond your resume.

Responsibilities ? What You'll Do

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess department needs during onboarding and support a key project aligned with current business priorities
• Evaluate retail growth opportunities for key customers and develop actionable recommendations
• Analyze pricing and promotional effectiveness to identify opportunities for improved promotional planning
• Support the development of customer scorecards and standardized business reviews
• Assess white space and distribution opportunities and help develop compelling customer sell-in stories
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Retail Sales and Marketing
• Participate in team, business, and cross-functional meetings to gain exposure to sales strategies and priorities
• Present project insights, findings, and recommendations to key stakeholders

Nourish Your Career

Over the course of our 12-week program, our interns will gain:

• Practical Experience : Take ownership in meaningful projects and share innovative ideas to gain relevant experience in Retail Sales.
• Professional Development : Develop your professional network by connecting with colleagues, managers, and fellow interns through social activities, volunteer opportunities, and development sessions with company leadership.
• Career Advancement : Potential for part-time and full-time employment based on your performance and the company's needs.

Qualifications ? What You'll Bring

Qualification Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus in: Business Administration, Marketing, or Business Analytics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Action-oriented with sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
• Resourceful, adaptable, and effective in navigating change and influencing others
• Works effectively both independently and in team settings

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti dressings and dips, New York Bakery garlic breads, and Sister Schubert's dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden dressings, Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces, Arby's sauces, Subway sauces, and Texas Roadhouse steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships. Caesar Cardinis