Sales Planning Intern

Are you the "snack-obsessed" person in your friend group? Do you dream of turning your passion for snacks into something bigger… like a career? If you're a college student looking for a paid Summer 2026 internship, PIM Brands might just be your perfect match.

Our 10-week immersive summer internship program at PIM Brands is designed for rising seniors eager to elevate their skills, gain hands-on experience, build lasting professional connections, and work with some of the most iconic and beloved brands out there, including Welch’s® Fruit Snacks. Open roles span across functions such as R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, HR, and more—offering interns the chance to work alongside experienced professionals committed to their development. Throughout the program, interns contribute to meaningful projects both independently and collaboratively, with opportunities to present their ideas and gain visibility with senior leadership.

At PIM Brands, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results - oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM Brands, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

Read more about this 2026 internship opportunity below.

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Sales Department. We are looking for a Sales Planning Intern interested in starting a career at our Park Ridge NJ location.

Overview:

• Learn: Gain exposer to Trade Promotions and Forecast Planning systems.
• Data Analysis: Evaluate sales trends, trade spend, and promotional performance to help forecast future sales.
• Execution: Support leadership in sales planning operations by developing and implementing action plans based on analysis.
• Collaboration: Will work across multiple departments including Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Skill Development: Build hands-on experience with sales and forecasting platforms while strengthening advanced Excel skills

• Qualifications:

• Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Strong business acumen and analytical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and bias for action
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated personal and professional values

• Required Skills/Experience:

• Excel Proficiency: Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and charting are essential.
• Clear communication: Summarize findings and explain insights to cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration: Ability to work in matrix organization
• Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
• Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026

• It would be great if you also had:

   

• Presentation Skills: Confidently presenting findings to leadership with clarity and impact.
• Curiosity: Willingness to ask questions and keep learning
• Team Mindset: Bring a can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed to support the team’s success
• Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
• Leadership experience on or off campus

• Pay:

  The pay range for this position is $21.00 -- $22.00 per hour. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and

  certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

   

  Worksite:

• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters is located in Park Ridge, New Jersey
• The internship requires working on-site: Monday thru Friday.  Work remotely once per month on a Friday. 
• Business casual dress
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend
• Professional development and training opportunities offered during the summer

• Awards & Accolades:

• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• NJ Best Places to Work - 2025
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• Makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks - #1 Fruit Snacks in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

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  Excited about this 2026 internship opportunity, please apply!

   

  Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best students for PIM Brands.

   

  Thanks for your interest in working with us.

   

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  PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

   

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Salary : $21 - $22