Job Description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com. 

Job Title

Foodservice Marketing Internship

Job Purpose: Marketing Intern will gain real world experience for a Brand Management Marketing intern in our Foodservice Marketing division working with a variety of our well known brands!

Foodservice Marketing
The Foodservice Group is responsible for the sales and marketing of all products to both commercial and non-commercial foodservice operations.  The primary customer is the foodservice distributor, who buys our products and re-distributes them to foodservice operators such as restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, etc.  You will spend much of your time supporting sales teams, usage ideas, and merchandising ideas to the operators, and helping educate distributor personnel on why they should be selling Hormel products.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Operator and Channel Research 
• Support Sales Enablement Tools 
• Assist in B2B Marketing Campaigns 
• Collaborate on Product Launches and Demos 

Required Qualifications:

• Must graduate in  August 2027, December 2027, May 2028 and major in Food Marketing, Marketing, Professional Selling, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management or relevant degree program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
• Possesses strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and persuasive skills are necessary for success in this position
• Possesses a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Interest in sales and sales roles is preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, turkey and nuts

Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas. 

Hours

This is a temporary, full-time, hourly position. Interns can expect to work approximately 40 hours per week and may be eligible for overtime based on business needs. 

Location(s) 

• Position is based out of our Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, Minnesota
• Position is approximately 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August
• Hormel Foods does not currently offer remote internship opportunities.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $24.50 paid on a weekly basis
• Housing assistance through either a housing stipend or company-provided housing, depending on location
• Reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
• Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses 
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match 
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company 
• Professional development opportunities and networking experiences 
• Potential consideration for future internships, co-ops, or full-time employment opportunities

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: Inclusion and Belonging - About - Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.