Sales Development Associate - Summer 2027

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
59K-79K Annually
Entry level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Two-year rotational sales development program for college graduates to gain hands-on CPG sales experience across customer-facing roles, analytics, category management, revenue management, shopper marketing, and sales operations. Participants receive coaching, deliver presentations, build relationships with internal/external customers, and develop skills in pricing, negotiation, time management, and strategic business planning.
Summary Generated by Built In

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies!

Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie’s BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?

  • You don’t have to stress about getting to your new city or where you’re going to live. Relocation provided for those who live >50 miles from their new worksite.

  • Professional development opportunities throughout your career

  • Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company

  • Generous 401k company contribution + matching

  • Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits that start on Day One

  • Build community, grow professionally, and champion inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

  • Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April

  • Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday

Is the Sales Development Program right for you?

This role aims for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today’s fast-paced sales environment. We will provide you with exposure to the various facets of our Customer Leadership Organization within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. Your skill set will be enhanced by providing you exposure to experienced professionals and various sales settings.

This program is structured to last 2 years and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You can expect several rotations through key areas of the Sales organization, such as: customer facing experience, analytics, business reviews, category management, revenue management, shopper marketing, and sales operations. You can also expect to:

  • Gain hands-on sales experience working with customers 

  • Receive coaching and guidance from a program manager, functional manager and mentor to excel your development for future roles

  • Learn our business, interact with internal and external customers, and build an extensive network within the organization

  • Develop and deliver presentations demonstrating knowledge acquired and results delivered

  • Build skills in areas such as pricing, relationship management, negotiations, time management, and strategic business planning

  

Do you have what it takes?

  • You will complete your Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Professional Selling or a related program of study no later than June 2027

  • You have general understanding of business, financial concepts, and theory behind processes

  • You desire to be a leader and grow within the Sales function

  • You have the flexibility to relocate during and after the program

  • You can travel as needed

  • You have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaborative, influencing & problem-solving skills, self-starter, agile, etc.)

We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

  • Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+

  • One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index

  • Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine

  • Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation’s 50 most civic-minded companies

  • Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

This job posting is an “Evergreen Requisition” designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.

Compensation 

Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Professional Selling or related field completed by June 2027
  • General understanding of business and financial concepts
  • Desire to be a leader and grow within the Sales function
  • Flexibility to relocate during and after the program
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Proven leadership abilities (collaborative, influencing, problem-solving, self-starter, agile)

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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