Sales Intern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Sales Intern will gain real world experience by assisting Sales Managers with day-to-day tasks and working on sales-related projects.   

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Work closely with staff to learn the various Fresh Pack products and how they flow through the seed-to-shipment database and inventory management system.
• Assist the Sales team with order pricing, direct customer interaction, and contract maintenance.
• Organize and analyze data
• Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
• Other duties as assigned 

INTERNSHIP DETAILS 

• Summer 2025, 12-week internship
• 100% onsite (not a remote internship)
• Pay Rate:  $20 - $22 per hour
• No relocation or housing assistance provided

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Desire to be part of the fresh vegetable industry
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Developed organizational skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment
• Valid California driver’s license 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground.  

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, 40-hour workweek, no overtime expected
• Ability to work early shift starting at 6:00am Pacific Time
• 12-week internship
• Using intern's personal vehicle, travel to and from Dole facilities and/or field locations in the Salinas Valley

EDUCATION LEVEL AND FIELDS OF STUDY

• Fall 2025 rising college junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree
• Or a community college student who has completed a minimum of 40 college credits
• Open to any college majors as long as the applicant has a desire to join the Agribusiness industry

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.