Import Sales Intern

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. 

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Intern, Import Sales based in New York City, NY.

As an Intern, Import Sales, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to advancing the sales and distribution of Lactalis Import Cheeses in the NYC retail market. The Import Sales Associate will collaborate with Asst. Director, US Imports, and Director, US Imports to align duties with the company's goals and values.

 From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Present Lactalis import cheeses and butter to New York City retailers.
• Conduct demos with local retailers to promote the sales of Lactalis Import cheeses and butter.
• Gather information on imported cheeses & butter markets in NYC including distribution, pricing, and promotion.
• Analyze the gathered data and arrange it in the table format.
• Identify opportunities of marketing new import cheeses.
• Maintain regular contact with importers’ salespeople in the market to ensure placement of Lactalis cheeses and butter with the retailers.
• Supporting Import sales and marketing teams on various specific projects including participation in food shows and customer events when needed.

Work Conditions

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. 

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication are preferred.

Experience

• No prior experience is required but a strong drive to learn and succeed must be demonstrated

Competencies

• Proficient user of MS Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong communication skills
• Goal-oriented behavior
• Flexible mindset
• Unwavering persistence 

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid T