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Sales Intern

Performance Food Group • Knoxville, TN • 7h ago

132253BR

Job Title:

Sales Intern

Location:

Performance Foodservice Knoxville (0570)

Job Description:

Sales Internship Summer 2026

Are you a Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Hospitality & Tourism Management major? If yes, this opportunity is for you! The PFG Sales Intern Program is a 10- week internship opportunity that will grant exposure to our multi-segmented business (Performance Food Service, Vistar, and CoreMark), supporting projects designed to gain essential sales experience with our direct customers within various Operation Companies (OpCo's).

Responsibilities:

Learn the PFG selling methodology

Successfully interact with peers and customers to understand their current business challenges, and develop a roadmap of potential solutions to the identified problem

Use your analytical skills to collect, chart, and interpret statistical data; decipher key data points to highlight and leverage as part of your solution/recommendation

Prepare and present a final presentation to your team, manager, and peers summarizing your internship experience, problem to solve, and recommended solution

Collaborate with fellow interns on a group project to demonstrate your teamwork and creativity in your "Shark Tank" pitch to Senior Leadership

Req Number:

132253BR

Address Line 1:

4721 Singleton Station Rd

Job Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)

Shift:

1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time:

Full Time

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) .

Required Qualifications:

Must be in close proximity to Knoxville, Tennessee (TN)

Must be a rising junior/senior

Must be a Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality & Supply Chain Management major, or other related field

Overall GPA 3.0

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer service skills and business acumen

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Division:

Performance Foodservice

Job Category:

Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

Rising Senior

State:

Tennessee

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Benefits:

Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)

Compensation:

$21.50/hr

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