Area Sales Director - Intern

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2023 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Bringing Home the Dough

Location:   Onsite—Denton, TX

Competitive pay—based on projected academic level at time of internship

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

As an Area Sales Director Intern, you will provide warehouse and market support to Area Sales Directors and IDPs (independent distributer partners).  You will help support the building and maintaining of solid customer relationships that will help ensure promotion and display execution in the market.  Utilizing digital tools, you will be able to show promotion execution wins and opportunities for continued growth. 

 

The Area Sales Director Intern will work with a Market Vice President and the Sales Enablement team to analyze market and territory opportunities to maximize sales.  This role will allow personal and professional growth through meaningful projects that encourage the use of current and developing skills.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; service mentality
• Ability to work as a team - Energize self and others
• Ability to inspire excellence - Model lifelong learning- curiosity and creativity

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Must be a rising junior or senior pursuing a 4-year degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to frequently lift/carry products weighing approximately 25 lbs. as well as the ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package.  Please reply by 11/18/2024.  Resumes are active for 30 days.  Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

 

EEO Statement

 

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.   The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position.  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Lacey Ann Harper at Lacey.Harper@flocorp.com or (1) 229 4215755 .