Business Unit Overview

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 10-week program in the Sales Department working with the Trade & Category Management teams to gain an understanding of the department’s initiatives. This intern will work on projects that include but are not limited to planning sales growth and trade promotion management against revenue, working on profit objectives for Post Refrigerated Retail Business and a two-part Capstone project (Selling Story Development and Identifying a Business Opportunity). Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evan’s business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects.  Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results.  

 

Accountabilities  

Assist in administration of strategic sales and trade plans for Retail Sales Team  Work with a Trade Manager mentor on fundamentals of the 4P’s (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement) process focusing on promotional analysis  Leverage data analytics to track and monitor ROI of Sales/Trade Investments  Support customer specific programs that align with brand objectives to drive retail activities in support of the company’s growth and profit objectives  Collaborate in the preparation of product mix reviews, submissions & daily imperatives  Gather competitive intelligence and evaluate impact on the market  
Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners.  Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external.   Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Must be a self-motivated self-starter.  Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality