Sales Internship

<div class="ql-align-justify"><strong><em>Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!</em></strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong><em>More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we </em></strong><strong style="color: black;"><em>provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.</em></strong><strong> </strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: white;">#LI-JS1</span></div><div class="ql-align-center"><strong>Sales Summer Internship</strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$19-21/ hour</div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div class="ql-align-justify">The Bimbo Bakeries USA Summer Internship Program affords students a remarkable experience to participate in fast-paced real-world projects designed to further develop strategic project management, analytical problem solving, and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to guide student collaborations and project work in each area. Students will be exposed to a variety of functional areas of the business and have the chance to connect with leaders in the organization for learning and development opportunities.</div><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Key Job Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Candidate will be exposed to a variety of functional areas of the business and also have the chance to connect with leaders in the organization for learning and development opportunities</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Responsibilities include the consistent collaboration with cross functional teams such as sales, finance, marketing, and planning</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gain experience with business applications and tools while identifying trends and opportunities to execute</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Provide support and coordinate on-going projects within customer teams</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Supporting account team in achieving 100% market saturation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tracking of customers’ attainment and retention</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Reporting out on results</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Analyzing Circana and Margin Minder data identifying opportunities to grow our business</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Assist in resolving customer issues</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Represent BBU as a leader in the baking business</li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Key Behavioral Competencies:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Capable of interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of the organization, with the ability to thrive in a team environment</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Maintenance of the confidentiality of any personal or company information encountered</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Excellent organizational and communication (written & oral) skills</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Excellent interpersonal skills</li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Education and Work History:</strong></div><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Candidate should be currently in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Previous Co-op or intern experience is a plus</li></ul><div class="ql-align-justify"><br></div><div class="ql-align-justify">The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.</div><div class="ql-align-justify">It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</div>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...