Food Broker Sales & Account Management Intern

Food Broker Sales & Account Management Intern

Location: Piscataway, NJ

Position Type: Internship (Part-Time/Flexible Schedule)

Industry: Food Brokerage / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

About Douglas Sales Associates

Douglas Sales Associates is a third-generation, family-owned food brokerage serving the New York & New Jersey Metro market since 1957. As a boutique brokerage, we partner with leading food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to drive sales growth, execute category strategies, and build lasting customer relationships.

Our team represents a diverse portfolio of brands across grocery, frozen, snack, specialty, and beverage categories, working with many of the region's largest retailers. We pride ourselves on providing hands-on service, deep industry expertise, and strong partnerships that have fueled our success for nearly 70 years.

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in sales, business development, account management, marketing, entrepreneurship, or the food industry?

Douglas Sales Associates is seeking a motivated and ambitious intern to gain hands-on experience in the world of food brokerage and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

This is not your typical internship. Rather than working in a single department, you'll gain exposure to the relationships, strategy, and execution that connect food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. Working directly with our leadership team, you'll learn how brands grow their business with some of the largest retailers in the New York & New Jersey Metro market.

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn both sides of the business—supporting customer accounts while also working closely with manufacturers and brand partners. Interns will gain practical experience in sales, analytics, merchandising, business development, and account management while developing a strong understanding of how products make their way from manufacturer to shelf.

While we are already into the summer, this position offers flexibility and may continue on a part-time basis through the fall semester for the right candidate.

What You'll Learn

• Food brokerage and the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Retail sales and account management
• Customer and vendor relationship management
• Category management and merchandising
• Sales analytics and reporting
• Trade promotions and marketing programs
• Retail operations and store execution
• Business development and sales strategy
• Supply chain and distribution fundamentals
• Professional communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Managers with customer and vendor projects
• Participate in customer, vendor, and internal business meetings
• Support preparation of sales reports, presentations, and business reviews
• Analyze sales trends, promotions, pricing, and competitive activity
• Conduct retail store visits to evaluate merchandising, pricing, and product placement
• Capture photos and market intelligence through company reporting platforms
• Support category reviews, new item launches, and promotional planning
• Build relationships with store personnel and gather marketplace insights
• Assist with warehouse receiving, inventory organization, and sample fulfillment
• Support special projects involving sales strategy, customer presentations, and business development initiatives
• Learn the day-to-day responsibilities involved in managing customer and vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Food Marketing, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated with a willingness to learn
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Interest in sales, account management, marketing, retail, or consumer packaged goods
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout the New York & New Jersey Metro market for store visits and customer meetings
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and spend extended periods walking retail stores

Why This Internship?

This position provides a rare opportunity to gain exposure to every aspect of the food industry. Interns will work alongside company leadership, participate in customer and vendor meetings, visit retail accounts, analyze business performance, and learn how successful brands are built and managed in one of the most competitive markets in the country.

If you're looking for a meaningful internship that provides real-world business experience, professional development, and exposure to the dynamic world of food sales and account management, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your interest in the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Piscataway, NJ 08854