What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Research Intern position at PURIS Grains?
Description
At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.
The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry.
Pay Rate/Range: $20.00
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Work Location: MSP – Fully In Person
Time Period: Summer 2026
Travel: None
Responsbilities
- Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify potential customers and business opportunities in the plant-based food sector.
- Assist with lead generation, CRM data management, and pipeline tracking to support sales outreach.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities.
- Support the creation of sales presentations, ingredient samples, and customer-facing materials.
- Participate in internal meetings and cross-functional collaborations with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to understand how PURIS delivers value from product to plate.
- Provide general administrative support to the Sales Development team as needed.
How You’ll Grow
- Gain real-world exposure to B2B sales processes within a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
- Develop professional communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Learn how innovation, sustainability, and customer relationships intersect in the modern food system.
- Work alongside experienced commercial professionals who will mentor you in career development and industry knowledger.
Why PURIS?
At PURIS, we’re redefining what’s possible with plant-based food—from seed to solution. As part of our Sales Development team, you’ll help build partnerships that will drive sustainable nutrition forward. Every connection you make helps bring better food to more people—one ingredient at a time.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills: comfortable reaching out, asking questions, and sharing ideas.
- Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel or CRM tools (Salesforce experience a plus)
- Curiosity about the food manufacturing industry and passion for sustainability.
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