Sales Intern Summer 2026

Intern Opportunity At Bob Evans Farms

For the past 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: Join our 10-week program in the Sales Department working with the Trade & Category Management teams to gain an understanding of the department's initiatives. This intern will work on projects that include but are not limited to planning sales growth and trade promotion management against revenue, working on profit objectives for Post Refrigerated Retail Business and a two-part Capstone project (Selling Story Development and Identifying a Business Opportunity). Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evan's business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results.

Accountabilities

• Assist in administration of strategic sales and trade plans for Retail Sales Team
• Work with a Trade Manager mentor on fundamentals of the 4P's (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement) process focusing on promotional analysis
• Leverage data analytics to track and monitor ROI of Sales/Trade Investments
• Support customer specific programs that align with brand objectives to drive retail activities in support of the company's growth and profit objectives
• Collaborate in the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions & daily imperatives
• Gather competitive intelligence and evaluate impact on the market

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business management or a related discipline. Strong quantitative, analytical and presentation skills with strong oral and written communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners. Strong interpersonal skills - listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external. Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Must be a self-motivated self-starter. Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality.

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.