About the Opportunity

The Retail Sales Intern will work in a Sales Team environment in support of Driscoll’s Mission, Vision, and Values as the Fresh Berry Category Leader. Answers phones and providing Extraordinary Customer Service for our internal and external customers. Assists in organizing and implementing the short-term daily activities to achieve an orderly Sales, Accounting, Marketing, and Distribution process. Special projects coordination. Intern gains valuable knowledge of the Retail Industry, from grower perspective and the entire operation of distribution channels. This on-site internship in Watsonville, CA, runs from April to October (6 months), with some flexibility in timing.

Responsibilities

• Performs effective Customer Service practices for our internal and external customers
• Answers phone calls and processes them accordingly within Sales Group
• Inputs sales order and verify shipping process
• Communicates pricing information to appropriate Customers with guidance from Sales Rep
• Works with Sales Staff to facilitate Accounts Receivables process
• Job shadows with other departments
• Ensures Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials
• Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, and the business community at large
• Maintains a safe and professional appearing work area and performing other duties instructed by supervisor

Candidate Profile

- Undergraduates, recent grads (Bachelor's level within 6 months of graduation), pursuing a business or agriculture-related degree
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong communication skills, both orally and written
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced continuously changing environment
- Some experience in utilizing information technologies, which include Microsoft Word & Excel
- Dependable and reliable with solid interpersonal relations skill set
- Willingness to learn
- Be attentive to details and have high observation skills

Compensation
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors. 

The hourly range estimated for this internship is: Freshman Junior to recent grad (Bachelor's level within 6 months of graduation): $18-$22

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.