COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOOKING TO GAIN HANDS-ON SALES EXPERIENCE WITH A FORTUNE 100 FOOD COMPANY?

At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America.

Sales at PFG is about more than a product list. It is about understanding customers, building relationships, and helping businesses grow. As a Sales Intern, you will gain firsthand exposure to the people, products, and strategies behind that work.

We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Learn PFG's sales methodology
• Partner with customers to understand business challenges
• Analyze data and develop recommendations
• Present project findings and solutions to business leaders

WHY THIS INTERNSHIP STANDS OUT

• Own a real business project
• Dedicated supervisor and mentor
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Intern professional development series
• Corporate Run
• Volunteer opportunities
• Networking events
• Final project presentation

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Internship Duration: June 2027 – August 2027
• Location: Harahan, LA
• Compensation: $22/hour
• Major(s): Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service mindset
• Must be located near Glen Allen, VA
• Authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

EEO STATEMENT

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy here; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster here and supplement here; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement here.