Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. **Summary** Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2025! Our C **ommercial Strategy and Business Planning Team is offering** students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over a 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Customer Marketing, Business Planning, consumer packaged goods and food production. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship? + Competitive Pay + Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns + Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor + Learning Workshops + Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms + Interaction with Senior Leadership + Housing Stipend **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** **December 31, 2024** This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available. **What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities** + Working with a summer mentor learning different aspects of how Commerical Strategy and Business Planning works while getting hands-on, real world work experience. + Business areas include but are not limited to: Sales Planning, Revenue Growth Management, Category Management, Sales, Product Marketing and Finance + Complete a project that will utilize the skills learned during the internship. Provide weekly project updates to manager. Present final project at the end of internship + Understand Business Planning functions (i.e. customer planning, assortment, pricing strategies, promotional activities, etc.) + Understand the Sales Process and the relationship between retailers and CPG manufacturers + Gain basic understanding of shipment and consumption data, using Circana and Power BI Tools + Understanding of customer profitability analysis and program financials + Will be able to interact with Senior leadership. + Will be able to tour different company business functions and locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms. **Minimum Education** + This position is open to graduate and undergraduate students. + Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Degree or related majors preferred. + Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher. **Experience Requirements** + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new tools and software + Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal + Must be able to work independently or in teams **Experience Preferred** + 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred + Completed at least 2 college-level Sales and Marketing Classes + Student extra-curricular experiences _Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._