2022 Diversity Leadership Symposium: Nestlé USA Sales Internship
2022 Diversity Leadership Symposium: Nestlé USA Sales Internship
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Event & Internship Description
Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for a Sales Internship for the summer of 2023? If you've got an appetite for an exciting career, apply now for Nestlé's 2022 Virtual Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS)! It's a three-day, professional development and hiring event, taking place from August 9-11, 2022, for college students of diverse backgrounds! If selected to participate in the symposium, you will learn about Nestle’s wining culture, network with peers & current Nestlé employees, and interview for our 2023 Nestlé USA Sales Internship!
What to expect from the 2022 Diversity Leadership Symposium:
- Gain valuable exposure to life and careers at Nestlé and discover how a diverse and inclusive environment fuels career growth
- Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in hands-on culinary experiences
- Interview for our 2023 Nestlé USA Sales Internship, with a chance to return to school with an internship offer in hand
What to expect for the 2023 Nestlé USA Sales Internship:
We offer a 10-week paid internship in the Nestlé Sales Organization. The Sales internship is an introduction to a career in sales and the partnerships with our major customer teams. Interns will develop their knowledge and understanding of the Consumer Products and Food industry, tackle relevant business challenges, develop selling skills, and inspire change for real processes and business needs. The experience requires collaboration with team members from across business divisions, networking with senior management, and participation in social engagements with interns from other programs.
As a member of one of our customer teams, you will participate in key sales activities throughout your field experience with direct instruction from Nestlé USA leaders.
During the internship, you will focus on a project that requires a new perspective to deliver results against our immediate and future business needs. Additional social activities are planned to provide insights into day-to-day life at Nestlé USA. These findings will culminate with a presentation to senior leaders at our Arlington, Virginia headquarters.
2023 Nestlé USA Sales Internship Locations:
- This internship is available in Arlington, VA, Cincinnati, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, Rogers, AR, or Tampa, FL.
- Nestlé team members will assign you to the internship location based on business need.
After your Internship:
The internship feeds directly into our full-time Nestlé Sales Development Program and participants may receive a full-time offer to join the organization following the completion of the internship.
We invite you to challenge the traditional ways of working, provide innovative ideas, and improve processes.
Requirements
Application Criteria:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Sales Management, or related fields
- Degree conferred by June 2024
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
- Leadership experience through, but not limited to, an extra-curricular activity, organization, club, sports team, or employment
Other Requirements:
- Able to participate in Diversity Leadership Symposium August 9-11, 2022
- Ability to relocate to Arlington, VA, Cincinnati, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, Rogers, AR, or Tampa, FL for the 10-week duration of the program across summer 2023
- Willingness to relocate in the future if extended a full-time opportunity
- Willing to generate enthusiasm and excitement for our products
Knowledge & Skills:
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Possess excellent analytical skills and ability to utilize basic Excel functions
- Able to build comprehensive presentations in PowerPoint
- Organized with outstanding attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Comfortable working in a team setting
- Ability to accept change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
Additional Perks:
- Exposure to a dynamic and friendly work environment
- Opportunity to network with various divisions and employees across the company
- Potential opportunity for full-time employment starting summer 2024 based on performance in the role
- Work with an influential industry leader in consumer packaged goods (Fortune Magazine)
The Nestlé Diversity Leadership Symposium is ideal for students from diverse and minority backgrounds but is open to all candidates, regardless of ethnicity, who can demonstrate that they would make a positive contribution to diversity at Nestlé.
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.