Sales Intern

Summary:

The Sales Intern will provide sales support to the Miller Milling sales team as well as provide flour customers with information and pricing consistent with each customer’s requirements.  

Primary Duties:  

Account Management: 

•    Manage account business within assigned segment for mostly small to mid-sized manufacturers.  

•    Identify and prospect new business opportunities within assigned segments.

•    Provide support and service to existing customers with a focus on increasing customer intimacy.

•    Communicate marketing and pricing information to the customer and provide guidance on purchasing and other market dynamics as needed to help service the customer.

•    Define and understand the customer, competitor and dynamics that affect the markets that Miller Milling serves and ensure that service standards are top tier.

•    Monitor margins in markets to assist with internal feedback and guidance.

•    Communicate contract balances to customers.

•    Assist the Finance department with Accounts Receivables by following up with customers as needed and recommending action to be taken.

Sales Support:

•    Manage and monitor reports in PowerBi and share within the sales group

•    Provide daily pricing updates to customers

•    Organize new account set-up process

•    Organize customer events, which includes inviting selected customers, arranging speakers and transportation, etc.

•    Enter and update sales functions in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

•    Monitor capacity utilization for all locations to ensure customer demand does not exceed mill capacity.

•    Desire to learn about wheat markets and understand the driving forces behind flour pricing

Qualifications:  

•    Junior or Senior in pursuit of bachelor’s degree in business, finance, ag-economics or equivalent related experience required  

•    Preferred internship experience in grain industry, flour sales support or other commodity trading/sales support highly desired  

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•    Superior time management and organizational skills

•    Must be a self-starter and a team player as well as demonstrate creativity and flexibility when problem solving.

•    Ability to develop a strong understanding of Miller Milling’s flour business from the farm to the end user

•    Proficient in MS Office 365

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected compensation for this position is $27.00 hourly. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. This position is an internship and is not eligible for benefits.  

Work location:

Fully Remote 

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being:

Miller Milling offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Miller Milling regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at Miller Milling. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Miller Milling does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.