Sales, Strategy, & Planning Internship

The Restaurant Store provides restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment while focusing on hospitality, quality, and value. The Sales, Strategy, & Planning Intern will support retail branch operations through business-to-business sales, customer service, inventory analysis, merchandising, and customer education.

What you'll do:

• Conduct business-to-business sales and customer service with a focus on building and developing relationship with our customer base
• Execute on our proven TRS process: 1) build brand awareness, 2) assess customer’s needs, 3) exceed expectations, and 4) build loyalty
• Perform basic cashier functions and loading products into customer vehicles
• Perform general store maintenance through cleaning and merchandising functions, while also restocking shelves and putting away incoming stock
• Analyze basic inventory information to determine product availability and re-order status
• Promote our private label brands to maximize TRS gross profit
• Educate prospective customers on our competitive advantages (best people, best technology, and best price)
• Possess and maintain a thorough understanding of our website and educate customers on how to best-utilize our “Brick and Click” business model

What they're looking for:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts
• On-Site Fitness Centers (available at HQ locations only)
• Dog-friendly Offices (available at HQ locations only)