Intern Field Sales (Fall 2023)

Location: Mississauga
Duration: Fall 2023
The Hershey Company
Your career. Your ownership. Together, we’ll make more Moments of Goodness.
Hershey employees get to make real, impactful changes daily. We are looking for thinkers, leaders and challengers – people who initiate and make a true impact. Here at Hershey Canada, we strike the perfect balance between autonomy and support. Our managers are equipped to foster your career aspirations and empower your growth. With resources like e-learning, coaching, cross-functional projects, your personal and professional growth is paramount to the team. Hershey’s people-focused mindset is what makes our culture so sweet.
How will you fit in the big picture?
If you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic and innovative environment, we have a unique opportunity for you. The Field Sales & Specialty Channel Intern will work with all levels of the Hershey Canada Field Sales & Channel Sales organization to understand current results, future expectations, and the business drivers that proactively provide opportunities and/or risks to the division. The Sales department is an indispensable partner of the business teams, well positioned to lead thinking on how to drive the business. You will gain an understanding of the multi-faceted areas in Sales that are required to support a leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization while gaining hands-on experience in the field of sales and business analysis.
What will you do?

• Support and lead special projects as they arise
• Utilize reporting and other information tools to conduct detailed analysis and provided actionable recommendations for Key Customer Teams on an ad hoc, project, and routine basis.
• Provide Sales solutions to our Retail & Specialty partners that combine all of these inputs along with Hershey Category and Shopper insights, to provide holistic solutions to big picture issues.
• Analyze customer POS, Data Research, Retail Audits & Account News and springboard results.
• Produce and manage accurate timely business reporting solutions with value-added insights to uncover opportunities.
• Territory relief for vacationing RSR/RSM’s in the Toronto market.
• Produce weekly reports as directed to provide key data to Hershey Sales Management to ensure accurate, streamlined and complete communication of business results and progress.
• Work closely on a cross functional basis with Sales, Marketing, and Business Planning teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Access to a personal vehicle in sound operating condition; mileage rates will be paid.
• Enrolled in a business program at post-secondary institution.
• Travel will be limited to greater Toronto area.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - Excel skills a definite asset
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization.
• Analytical, creative and curious with the ability to problem solve with a diverse group of team members.
• Valid drivers’ license and good standing driving record.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning.
• Takes initiative in pursuing objectives and ensuring deadlines are met.

Benefits & Perks of working with us:

• Corporate social responsibility programs - because we should leave the world a little better than we found it.
• Flexible dress policy – this includes jeans!
• Working in a LEED certified and open concept environment
• Strong work-life balance values (flextime and work from home options available)
• Of course, some of the world’s leading chocolate & sweets at your fingertips!