PURIS · 1 month ago
Sales Development Intern
Minneapolis,MN,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerPURIS is dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. The Sales Development Intern will support the Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands, gaining hands-on experience in relationship-building, business development, and market analysis.
AgricultureAgTechFarmingFood and BeverageManufacturingOrganicOrganic FoodPlant-Based FoodsSnack Food
Responsibilities
Partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify potential customers and business opportunities in the food and beverage sector
Assist with lead generation, CRM data management, and pipeline tracking to support sales outreach
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor activity, and new product opportunities
Support the creation of sales presentations, ingredient samples, and customer-facing materials
Participate in internal meetings and cross-functional collaborations with R&D, Operations, and Marketing to understand how PURIS delivers value from product to plate
Provide general administrative support to the Sales Development team as needed
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills: comfortable reaching out, asking questions, and sharing ideas
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel or CRM tools (Salesforce experience a plus)
Curiosity about the food manufacturing industry and passion for sustainability
Benefits
Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future.
Commitment to Sustainability: At PURIS, we are deeply dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
Company
PURIS
Puris cultivates plant-based foods and ingredients from organic and non-GMO sources.
Founded in 1985
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.5MKey Investors
Cargill
2020-02-28Series Unknown· $25M
2019-08-28Series Unknown· $75M
2018-06-19Series D· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Tyler Lorenz
CEO, PURIS Proteins
Richard O'Hara
Cheif Operations Officer
Recent News
Food Business News
2025-11-14
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2025-08-21
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