Sales Internship - Summer 2027
“Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment .”
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- Term
- Summer 2027
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Pay
- Not published
- Deadline
- Not published
- Visa
- No sponsorship
SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.
The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.
The sales team executes the brand strategy. SC Johnson is seeking a Sales Intern who will have the ability to directly impact the SCJ business while simultaneously accruing great experience. The Sales Intern will receive a core project assignment that requires cross-functional support of team members from sales, marketing, and customer marketing. In a short period of time the Intern will gain valuable insight into the consumer products space and how a leading-edge CPG company executes in the market.
The Sales Intern will be based in Rogers, AR or Minneapolis, MN.
Our internship program will provide projects focused on providing enriching experiences to help develop key skills such as:
Analytical – A portion of the experience will focus on analysis and assessment of current challenges faced in the business within our customer base. The objective will be to uncover insights that offer unique solutions to today’s problems.
Creative – A portion of the experience will seek to demonstrate creativity. This may include shopper insight-based experience, selling tactics, and unique perspective along the shopper’s path to purchase.
Strategic – A portion of the experience will focus on elements that tie back to our broader strategy and seek demonstration of the representation of that strategy in execution.
Presentation – At the culmination of the experience a presentation will be given to leadership on findings, results, and recommendations.
INTERNSHIP PERKS & BENEFITS
SC Johnson’s internships offer immersive experiences for top early career talent in our various business functions through hands-on, robust project work and comprehensive training programs. Through exposure to the company’s senior leaders, coaching and mentoring programs and networking opportunities, you’ll be set up with the support you need to thrive in our family company. As part of our internship experience, you’ll be considered in the priority pipeline for full-time roles at SC Johnson after you’ve completed your degree.
In addition to the real-world experience, you’ll gain through our internships, we’re pleased to offer interns several perks which help expose you to what it’s like to be part of a team working at SC Johnson full-time:
Housing: Subsidized housing is available, helping interns to experience living in the areas surrounding our campus.
Company Store: You’ll have access to our on-site company stores (Racine locations) to purchase SCJ products at a discount.
Johnson Mutual Benefits Association (JMBA) Center: Visit the hub of SCJ recreation and fitness programs in Racine for 146 acres of outdoor activities at Armstrong Park and 50,000-square-feet of indoor space including the Raymond F. Farley Aquatic Center.
Events: Enjoy getting to know fellow interns and networking with SCJ team members throughout the summer at events that encourage camaraderie and connection.
Exposure to Senior Leaders: During your internship, you’ll connect directly with senior members of the organization to gain insights, ask questions, and present your project learnings.
Training: We provide a formalized training program that includes topics such as SAP training, P&L training and others necessitated by the specific project(s).
Coaching and Mentoring: From day one, you will receive support from an experienced manager and mentor to help answer any questions you may have along the way.
Scholarship Opportunity: The scholarship program supports students by offering comprehensive mentorship throughout their year in college following their internship, along with a financial scholarship to support their academic journey.
Flexibility to participate in Summer Hours, which allows you to complete your work week by noon on Friday.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Must be enrolled and seeking bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, marketing, or related degree with a graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
Available to complete internship from May 17, 2027 through August 6, 2027.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Prior internship experience in Sales, Marketing, or Business. CPG (Consumer Product Goods) experience preferred.
Involved and assumes leadership roles in various school activities.
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to develop internal and external relationships.
Proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering results in a fast-paced work environment by fostering a sense of ownership, and curiosity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Full time Monday- Friday.
12-week summer internship.
This position is not eligible for remote work.
This is a developmental position, and the candidate will most likely relocate for future opportunities.
The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 44,470.00 USD - 58,370.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.