Swire Coca-Cola: Sales Internship (Foodservice & On Premise)
APPPLICATION DEADLINE: October 28, 2026
Join one of the largest bottlers and distributors of the world’s most iconic beverage brands!
Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Job Details:
This position is for a summer Internship from May 2027 – August 2027. The Foodservice & On-Premise (FSOP) Summer Intern will support Account Executives who manage Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer accounts. Over the summer, the intern will gain hands-on experience in account planning, customer engagement, marketplace execution, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is designed for a motivated student who wants practical exposure to sales and account management in our beverage business.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Account Executives to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer accounts
- Work with the account manager who supports Tier 1 customer accounts, checking location inventory and executing Looks of Success
- Spend a day with Compliance Officer to check contract against actuals in-venue
- Prepare for customer calls, account reviews, and internal planning meetings
- Assist with customer presentations, sales materials, follow-up notes, and action tracking
- Review sales, volume, distribution, and execution data to identify trends and opportunities
- Support product, package, pricing, merchandising, and promotional initiatives
- Participate in market visits and document execution opportunities and best practices
- Coordinate with sales, commercial, marketing, operations, and other internal partners
- Complete a final project that summarizes findings and recommends an actionable account-growth opportunity
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent related program
- Must be enrolled at Colorado State University
- Graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Interest in consumer packaged goods industry
- Available to work full-time for the duration of the summer (May – August 2027)
- Must not require sponsorship to legally work in the U.S. (i.e., H-1B, TN, OPT, CPT, O-1, E-3, or any other work visas), now or in the future