Acosta Internship

Job Description

About Us:

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description:

Acosta Internships are an 8-12 week program designed for college sophomores and juniors interested in learning about the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. The program aims to provide interns with a rewarding experience that develops their technical, management, and leadership skills outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities:

Interns will receive training and perform duties across various functional areas, including sales support, marketing, retail, sales, or other administrative support departments. This includes learning about line and staff functions, operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices affecting all business phases. Specific responsibilities involve:

• Setting performance goals and objectives with upper management.
• Monitoring performance progress with management and key trainers/mentors.
• Observing experienced workers to learn methods, procedures, and performance standards.
• Receiving training in related departments to facilitate future transfers and promotional opportunities.
• Attending company-sponsored training classes.
• Completing a project assigned by management at the internship’s start, presenting the findings to local leadership with a mentor’s guidance.
• Preparing and submitting a summary of internship experiences and learning achievements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Some college completed. Must be a college sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and in good academic standing.
• Work Experience: Prior related experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong communication, time management, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments; flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to build rapport and interact professionally with various business partners at all levels.
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and strong partnership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Physical requirements: Seeing and listening.

Job Category: Administration
Position Type: Full-time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $16.00 – $17.00
Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 5540