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Based in Lancaster, PA, Clark Associates has been a disruptive force in the Food Service industry for over 50 years. As its newest division, Clark National Accounts has been charged with further expanding the reach of Clark's products and services through the strategic application of technology and innovation. Clark National Accounts' rapidly expanding client portfolio includes a wide variety of nationally recognized brands, each with their own unique set of formidable challenges and exciting opportunities.

Your focused internship will allow you to work closely with Clark National Accounts’ sales team, specifically the Commercial and Non Commercial departments as they work to close enterprise-level deals. This role will have the opportunity to partner with some of the largest Entertainment, Business and Industry, Hospitality, Senior Living, and Healthcare partners in the world, as well as distinguished Colleges and Universities.

• Assist CNA's team of Partnership Executives in their efforts to sign the biggest brands across the country.
• Facilitate cold outreach, attend virtual meetings and in-person networking opportunities with our prospects.  
• Learn how to build a program for potential partners, tailored to their unique needs and specific goals, while also positioning CNA as an indispensable partner.  
• Assist with quotes to provide the framework for a potential partner's program.
• Contribute directly to the launches of CNA’s newly signed partners to ensure successful and seamless onboarding. 
• Collaborate with other CNA departments to carry out prospect and new partner requests.
• Learn about the food service industry, the products that we sell, and the unique needs of the clients we serve.
• Develop a self-driven “Legacy Project”

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

This internship is designed for applicants currently pursuing a bachelor's degree.

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

• An ambition to learn and grow within the world of sales
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• An ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• The capacity to learn and problem-solve while handling multiple priorities
• The flexibility to work well independently or as part of a cohesive team. 
• The consistent demonstration of a positive attitude and the ability to remain patient, even under pressure
• The initiative and desire to seek out avenues for both self-improvement and the improvement of our company
• A commitment to relentless innovation and outside-the-box thinking
• A conscientious approach to challenges and interactions
• An ownership mentality
• A passion for excellence 

An exclusive marketplace that provides custom business solutions and streamlined distribution for modern multi-unit operators, offering a range of custom solutions designed to meet customer-specific needs.

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices