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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Sales Internship Program - Summer 2025

Job Location: Chicago

Chicago

Want to make an impact?

We’re looking for current Juniors interested in a career in Sales to join our competitive, 10-week internship program.  As a part of the Sales Summer Internship Program, you will have an immersive experience by rotating through many of the key functions including Retail, Category Management, Sales Operations, and Sales Strategy and Customer Marketing. Through these rotations, mentorship, networking events, and a final project, you will grow in your leadership and understanding of our culture, ultimately providing a strong foundation to a future career in Sales at Ferrara.

This program is currently planned as a hybrid remote/in-person opportunity. Must be able to travel to our Chicago office up to 3X per week. 

Ways you will make a difference

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external business partners
Support field Sales team with analytical data
Engage in customer meetings and participate in sales strategy planning
Learn from mentors at peer and leadership level
Present final project to the senior leadership team of the Sales function

Skills that will make you successful

Demonstrated leadership abilities through on campus activities

Excellent presentation skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experiences that will support your success

Current Junior pursuing a degree in Business or related field

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.