Trainee Program – Sales

The Kraft Heinz Company

Kraft Heinz sales trainee rotating through field-office projects to grow iconic food and beverage brands. Transitioning into a full-time sales leadership role after ten months.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeCincinnati • Minnesota, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities while leading through challenges in a sales environment. Capable of simplifying complex concepts and collaborating across various business functions to drive growth and brand success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree PursuitLeadership InitiativeInnovative ThinkingProblem-Solving AbilitySales Office Location Flexibility

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Soft Skills

Ability To Lead Through ChallengesWillingness To Challenge The Status QuoPassion For Kraft Heinz Values And BrandsAbility To Simplify Complex Concepts

Industry Keywords

SalesBusiness DevelopmentECommerceCustomer MarketingStrategic AccountsGrowth ChannelsCategory ManagementGen Z ShoppersSupply Chain VisibilityProduct Availability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete immersive onboarding to learn Kraft Heinz’s business and industry
Complete two four-month project rotations in sales field offices
Develop creative solutions across strategic accounts and growth channels, business development, eCommerce, and customer marketing
Uncover opportunities to win with Gen Z shoppers
Improve real-time supply chain visibility and product availability
Gain exposure to customer sales/planning, category management, eCommerce and customer marketing, business development, and strategic accounts and growth channels
Collaborate across the business to grow Kraft Heinz brands
Participate in leadership development and professional development activities
Meet with the CEO, North America President, Chief Sales Officer, and other senior executives
Transition into a full-time sales role after completing the ten-month trainee program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Innovative thinking and problem-solving ability
Willingness to challenge the status quo
Demonstrated leadership initiative
Passion for Kraft Heinz values and brands
Ability to lead through challenges
Ability to simplify complex concepts
Ability to work at one of the sales office locations in Rogers, AR; Cincinnati, OH; or Minneapolis, MN

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Protection and savings plans
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits
Screenings/assessments
Paid time off
Company holidays
Leave of absence
Flexible work arrangements
Recognition
Training
Employee assistance program
Wellbeing programs
Family support programs
401(k)
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Disability coverage
Leadership development
Professional development
Mentorship from previous trainees and business leadership
Opportunities to meet senior executives
Hybrid work with remote work up to two days each week for eligible office-based employees
Ability to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period, subject to conditions