ABOUT US

La Fermière is a thriving and dynamic family business founded in 1952 in the charming city of Marseille, France. From its beginning, La Fermière passes on its traditional savoir-faire: combining the finest ingredients to create delicious, indulgent, and all-natural premium yogurt and desserts. Since 2017, we developed our presence in the US market in both retail and foodservice, achieving today a nationwide recognition and presence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

La Fermière offers a dynamic and engaging 6-month internship opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Representative. This position is designed for someone with a passion for sales, business, and fieldwork and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeve and dive into the world of retail sales. As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to help drive our business in existing accounts and explore new markets in cities and states across the United States.

This internship is about discovering new horizons, developing new skills, and helping us take La Fermière to new heights, with 80% of the time on the field, and develop La Fermière presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular field visits to current retail stores to ensure product placement, presentation, and stock levels meet La Fermière standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with managers and key stakeholders at existing retail accounts.

• Explore and expand business opportunities in the New York, Chicago, Boston, DC, and Philadelphia regions, with potential expansion to new geographic areas such as Minneapolis…

• Actively seek new business prospects and identify opportunities in untapped markets.

• Implement sales strategies to support account growth and brand visibility.

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop and execute promotional activities and marketing support.

• Generate weekly reporting and provide insights for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a business-related program or a strong interest in sales and fieldwork.

•  Sales-oriented mindset with a passion for developing business opportunities.

• High level of motivation, dynamism, and persistence.

• Willingness and ability to engage in active fieldwork, including traveling to different cities and states.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Commitment to the full 6-month internship.

• If you speak French, that’s a great plus.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Valuable 6-month internship experience in a dynamic and growing company.

• Opportunity to travel and explore various cities and states while working to optimize and expand our business.

•  Hand-on training and mentorship in sales and account management.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Paid internship.

Job Types: Contract, Internship

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Brooklyn, NY 11249: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11249

Experience: Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

If you are passionate about premium food products, are a dynamic team player, and are excited to contribute to the growth of a renowned brand, we would love to meet you. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant supporting documents to ines.hannaoui@lafermiere.com.

Join La Fermière and be part of our journey to bring exceptional dairy products to consumers across the United States.