Summer 2027 Intern - Field Sales Management (Houston, TX)

Summer 2027 Intern – Field Sales Management - Houston, TX

As a Summer 2027 Intern - Field Sales Management in Houston, TX at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be responsible for growing channels within the market while achieving sales objectives and ensuring executional excellence. Will represent the company to distributor partners in specific sales-oriented activities. Identifies and evaluates new or emerging trends in competitive activity.

As a Field Sales Management intern, you will be considered to be invited back to participate in our Early Career Leadership Development Program.

This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from June 7 – August 13, 2027
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-person in our Houston, TX facility

As a Field Sales Management Intern you will:

• Sell Keurig Dr Pepper brands to maximize brand growth, share growth, brand distribution, and to obtain specific volume objectives.
• Contact key personnel in assigned accounts pre-selling promotions, displays, point-of sale material, beverage section resets, service requirements.
• Develop and maintain customer account contacts to increase product availability within assigned market channels.
• Monitor business activities to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Develop action plans to ensure achievement of annual objectives.

Elements of the KDP Intern Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
• Participating in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receiving professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Partnering with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
• Completing a project from start to finish and presenting it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders

• $28.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus, paid within 30 days of employment

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at an accredited college or university, in their junior year, with an expected graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. Eligible majors include Business Administration or another related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• Geographic mobility is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Consumer packaged goods or beverage experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a cross functional environment

Please note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis. 

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Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure: 
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