2026 Sales Intern - Refreshments

Aramark Internship Program

Are you a college student looking to make your summer count? Aramark’s Internship Program is more than a summer experience—it’s a launchpad for your future. Whether you're a rising sophomore, junior, or senior, this paid 10-12 week experience offers a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of hospitality and management. You’ll work side-by-side with leaders, take on meaningful responsibilities, and gain exposure to real-world operations that will elevate your leadership skills and sharpen your career focus. With mentorship, community, and the potential for full-time placement after graduation, this is your chance to explore your passions and build a foundation for long-term success.

The Sales Intern supports the growth of Aramark’s Refreshments line of business by assisting with lead generation, customer outreach, sales operations, and market research. This role is designed for students interested in developing hands-on experience in B2B sales, client relationship building, and route-based service operations within a national organization.

Interns work closely with Sales Managers, Account Executives, and Operational Leaders to understand the full sales cycle—from prospecting to closing—and how Aramark delivers workplace coffee, snacks, water, and micromarket solutions to clients across diverse industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead generation—Identify and qualify prospective clients through research, outbound outreach, and CRM tools.
• Sales support—Assist Sales Managers with proposals, presentations, product samples, and follow-up communications.
• Customer outreach—Participate in outbound calling, email campaigns, and appointment setting to support territory growth.
• Market research—Analyze local competitors, industry trends, and customer needs to support strategic planning.
• CRM management—Update and maintain accurate records in Salesforce or other sales systems.
• Field shadowing—Accompany sales and service teams on client visits to learn product offerings and customer experience expectations.
• Project work—Complete a capstone project focused on improving sales processes, customer engagement, or territory performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration—Partner with operations, marketing, and service teams to understand how Refreshments solutions are delivered end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Candidates actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field of study. A major in hospitality, business, marketing, or sales is preferred. Please keep in mind that educational requirements may change depending on the responsibilities of the role.
• Candidates willing to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends or holidays
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing—a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work—our focus is helping you reach your full potential.