Sales Internship Program - Summer 2026

Sales Internship Program - Summer 2026

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.

Work Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

We're looking for current juniors interested in a career in Sales to join this competitive, ten-week internship program. As a part of the Sales Summer Internship Program, you will participate in multiple aspects of the various Sales departments at Ferrara by rotating through Sales areas, including: Retail, Category Management, Sales Operations, and Sales Strategy and Customer Marketing. Through these rotations, mentorship, networking events, and a final project, you will gain the experience to have a successful career in Sales. There is a potential opportunity for full time offers following this internship. This program is currently planned as a hybrid remote/in-person opportunity.

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 Sales leaders

Skills that will make you successful

• Current Junior pursuing a degree in Business or related field
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

$25/hr

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.

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.