AddressPerdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.
Summary
Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2024! Our Strategy Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Finance Planning and Accounting, CPG and Food Production.
What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?
- Competitive Pay
- Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
- Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
- Learning Workshops
- Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
- Interaction with Senior Leadership
- Housing Stipend
What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities
- Key Strategy Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive market and competitor analysis by utilizing quantitative competitive benchmarking, conducting thorough analysis of market share dynamics, and staying informed on key industry trends, competitive landscape shifts, and customer preferences
- Assist in the formation and implementation of strategic projects by identifying key root causes, collecting and analyzing data from disparate sources, employing segmentation analytics, and developing quantitative KPIs to track initiative success
- Develop and refine high-quality presentations and other supporting materials for senior management and the Board of Directors
- Will be able to interact with Senior leadership.
- Will be able to tour different company business functions and locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms.
Minimum Education
- This position is open to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Information Systems, Information Technology or related majors preferred.
- Must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA or higher.
Experience Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software
- Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal
- Must be able to work independently or in teams
Experience Preferred
- 3.5 GPA or higher is highly preferred
- Completed coursework in Finance, Economics, and/or other Business-related discipline
- Student extra-curricular experiences
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
