Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

The intern will be responsible for supporting Rich’s dynamic Pizza & Flatbread and Value Added Bakery Business Units, providing hands-on learning experience and opportunities to apply knowledge in a fast-paced environment across a variety of business and marketing-related projects.

This intern will work at our world headquarters in Buffalo, NY and should be available to work 12-20 hours/ week in the spring and fall semesters and 20-29 hours/ week in the summer semester. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Marketing Support: Assist with various administrative duties including sample request fulfillment, sample inventory organization, presentation support, coordination of product cuttings, completion of process forms, etc.
Customer Support: Coordinate and support Customer visits to WHQ, which includes ordering necessary product samples and setting up product cuttings.
Trade Show/Events: Support CBU events by coordinating products, meeting space, travel, meeting materials, catering, etc.
Category Analysis: Support collection and analysis of portfolio and industry data, trends, financials, etc. to inform conclusions and recommendations based on data.
Competitive Analysis: Evaluate competitive sets, including coordination and documentation of competitive product cuttings and product matches.
Industry & Category Knowledge: Develop product knowledge across Pizza & Flatbread and Value Added Bakery product categories and key strategic sales channels.
Product Development and Launch Support: Assist with project team deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, including launch communication and support tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Students must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing or related field.   Strong desire to learn along with professional drive. Demonstrated ability to multitask. Must be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency. Organizational skills are a must. Must be resourceful, able to figure out who or where to look for information.  Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote). Ideally, some passion or interest in food!  #CORP123 

 

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

 

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$17.00 - $24.00

 

 

 

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.