What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship position at Acosta Group?
**DESCRIPTION**
Acosta internships are an 8-12-week program designed to help college sophomores and juniors gain exposure to the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Interns build technical, business, and leadership skills through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship beyond the classroom.
Acosta seeks to provide a rewarding opportunity for interns to develop technical, management, and leadership skills outside of the classroom.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
Participate in training and perform duties across functional areas (e.g., sales support, marketing, retail, sales, and administrative support).
Learn line and staff functions, operations, management perspectives, and company policies and practices that impact each phase of the business.
Set performance goals and objectives in partnership with leadership.
Track progress toward goals with management and assigned trainers/mentors.
Shadow experienced team members to learn methods, procedures, and standards required for departmental responsibilities.
Complete training in related departments to support cross-functional understanding and potential future opportunities.
Attend company-sponsored training classes and development sessions.
Complete a management-assigned project identified at the start of the internship. With guidance from an assigned mentor, present project work and results to the local leadership team.
Prepare and submit an end-of-internship summary to highlight key experiences and learning outcomes.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program (college sophomore or junior).
**Experience**
College sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelors degree.
In good academic standing.
Prior related experience (as defined by the business) is preferred.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
Strong communication, time management, and meeting facilitation skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; flexible and resourceful.
Demonstrated leadership; able to work independently with minimal guidance.
Ability to build rapport and interact professionally with partners at all levels.
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration and partnership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
**Physical Requirements**
Vision (ability to see).
Hearing (ability to listen)
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**ABOUT US**
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Job Category:** Administration
**Position Type:** Full time
**Business Unit:** Sales
**Salary Range:** $17.98 - $20.00
**Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
**Req ID:** 29922
Salary : $18 - $20