US Sales Trainee Program

Job Description

2027 US Trainee Program- Sales | Kraft Heinz

The Tone:
This is a ten-month leadership development program, leading to a full-time sales role at Kraft Heinz, with program activities and placements across sales offices in Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; and Minneapolis, MN. Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a rich heritage, aiming to disrupt the global food industry through consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships. This program is designed to cultivate future leaders who embody our values – consumer obsession, daring to do better, championing great people, demanding diversity, doing the right thing, and ownership. Trainees will drive impact, collaborate across the business to grow iconic brands, and build a lasting legacy within the company, ultimately nourishing the world and leading the future of food.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Mission: Propel beloved brands forward across strategic accounts, growth channels, business development, eCommerce, and customer marketing by bringing creative solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Onboard: Engage in two to four weeks of immersive onboarding to learn the business from end-to-end, build cohort connections, and prepare to drive impact throughout the program.
• Execute Project Rotations: Complete two 4-month project rotations in sales field offices, bringing creative solutions across areas such as strategic accounts, growth channels, business development, eCommerce, and customer marketing.
• Develop Leadership Skills: Participate in dedicated leadership development sessions, rooted in WIN principles, and engage in curated learning experiences to grow as a leader and cultural ambassador.
• Collaborate & Network: Access regular opportunities to meet with senior executives, including the CEO, North America President, and Chief Sales Officer, while receiving mentorship from business leadership and collaborating with trainees from other countries.
• Drive Brand Initiatives: Work on projects that advance beloved brands across strategic accounts and growth channels, from uncovering new opportunities with Gen Z shoppers to improving real-time supply chain visibility.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Designed for individuals completing a bachelor’s degree, with no specific years of prior experience required for program entry.
• Skills: Innovative thinking and problem-solving, taking leadership opportunities, challenging the status quo, and simplifying complex concepts.