2026 Summer Internship, Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate

Cereal Byproducts, a Cerco Company, serves to supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients and offers a high-value proposition by handling everything from start to finish. We offer a diverse product portfolio that ensures competitive pricing, along with complementary alternatives, to provide optimal value for our partners. Trusted for over 100 years, we supply and distribute a wide array of ingredients for use in food, animal nutrition, sports nutrition, and industrial applications. 

We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills who is high-energy, self-directed, and excited about learning our industry to join our 2026 Summer Internship Program at our locations in Southfield, MI; Mount Prospect, IL; Chesterfield, MO; Kansas City, MO; Rogers, MN; and Vancouver, WA. This internship is designed to give you hands-on exposure to the ingredient trading industry. Interns will work alongside experienced Commodity Specialists, learning how to source ingredients from suppliers, sell to customers, and support logistics to ensure smooth transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in business, sales, trading, supply chain, or agriculture to explore a career in a unique and dynamic field through our project-driven internship program.

Position: 2026 Summer Internship: Inside Sales Professional - Commodity Specialist

Title: Commodity Trading & Sales Associate

Locations: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, and Washington.

Reporting Manager: Joe Gandolfo

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Commodity team in sourcing and selling ingredients across the feed and food industries.
• Assist with customer and supplier account management, including research, outreach, and follow-up.
• Learn to analyze market trends and pricing data to support trading business decisions.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to help coordinate transportation and ensure timely delivery.
• Gain exposure to contract negotiation, pricing strategies, and compliance processes.
• Participate in project-based work (see sample project outline) to deepen your industry knowledge.
• Engage in on-the-job learning and mentorship from experienced traders.

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on training in ingredient trading and inside sales.
• Exposure to domestic and international markets, logistics, and compliance.
• Mentorship from a seasoned team of Commodity Specialists.
• A meaningful project to showcase at the end of the program.
• Competitive pay at $20/hour and full-time summer experience.

Position: 2026 Summer Internship: Inside Sales Professional - Commodity Specialist

Title: Commodity Specialist & Sales Associate.

• A meaningful project to showcase at the end of the program.
• Competitive pay at $20/hour and full-time summer experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, marketing, sales, supply chain, economics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in business, sales, trading, and/or the agricultural or food industries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to travel within the US, if necessary.

Salary range: $20.00 an hour

Duration: Approximately 11 weeks