Sales & Operations Intern (South Portland, ME)

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Location:

South Portland, ME, US, 04106

Internship Overview:

Location: South Portland, ME
Preferred Class Level: Junior, Senior
Preferred Major(s): Sales, Marketing, and Business or related
Paid: $20.00 per hour
Internship Duration: June 3rd, 2025 – August 9th, 2025 (end date flexible), approx. 40 hours per week

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

Job Description

Ready to turn your ambition into impact? Join Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast (Coke Northeast) this summer for an internship experience that’s both hands-on and career-defining. Work with an iconic brand, tackle meaningful projects, and gain the skills to launch your future in the beverage industry.

Who We Are
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast started as a single bottling operation in Laconia, NH, in 1977. Over the past four decades, we’ve grown into a leading Coca-Cola bottler in the Northeast. Today, we employ more than 3,500 associates and operate 17 sales centers with a network of satellite locations across New England and New York. From Coca-Cola and Smartwater to Monster Energy and BODYARMOR, we’re proud to deliver the beverages people love.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Sales & Operations Intern, you’ll immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of beverage distribution, gaining exposure to key areas of our business while contributing to impactful projects:

Learn from the Best: Shadow Sales & Operations leaders to understand the day-to-day operations and assist with achieving sales goals.
Build Customer Relationships: Manage accounts in your assigned territory, helping customers grow their business while driving Coke Northeast’s success.
Analyze & Innovate: Use data to uncover opportunities that enhance profitability for customers and our business.

Tackle Real-World Projects:

MyCoke: Collaborate on enhancing the MyCoke digital platform to create a seamless and impactful customer experience.
Field Audits: Conduct audits with our field teams to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and identify efficiencies.

What You’ll Gain

A deep understanding of Sales, Marketing, and Distribution in the beverage industry.
Hands-on experience that develops critical skills for your future career.
The opportunity to present your work and insights to senior leadership at the end of the internship.

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an undergraduate program.
At least 18 years old, authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
A valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a driving record that meets company policy.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance starting Day 1, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

*Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below:

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.