What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Co-Op (May 2027 Graduation) position at Bob Evans Farms and Careers?
Business Unit Description:
Accountabilities
Upon successful completion of the internship, the candidate will transition into a Co-op role, maintaining a flexible part-time schedule (approximately 15 hours per week) throughout their final academic year. After graduation, opportunities for full-time employment will be considered.
Education:
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
Responsibilities:
Position Overview
Join our Cincinnati Sales team and play a key role in driving mutual growth for the Bob Evans business and Kroger. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry while collaborating across multiple internal functions, including Trade Marketing, Category Management, Finance, HR, and Marketing.
Accountabilities
- Assist in the execution and administration of strategic sales and trade plans for the Retail Sales Team.
- Partner with a Trade Manager mentor to learn the fundamentals of the 4Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement), with a focus on promotional analysis.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor and evaluate ROI on sales and trade investments.
- Support customer-specific programs that align with brand objectives, driving retail initiatives to achieve company growth and profitability goals.
- Contribute to the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions, and daily priorities.
- Gather and analyze competitive intelligence to assess market impact and inform strategic decisions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Sales Intern/Co-op position is a student entering their final year at a local university in the Greater Cincinnati area. This individual will work full-time during the 10-week Bob Evans Farms internship program beginning in June 2026.
Upon successful completion of the internship, the candidate will transition into a Co-op role, maintaining a flexible part-time schedule (approximately 15 hours per week) throughout their final academic year. After graduation, opportunities for full-time employment will be considered.
Education:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively and cohesively with peers across the organization.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in active listening, clear communication, and building relationships. Demonstrates excellent negotiation and influencing abilities at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Proactive & Self-Motivated: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and follows through with minimal supervision. A true self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments.
- Professional Integrity: Maintains strict confidentiality in all internal and external interactions.