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At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
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Organic Fertilizer Sales Intern
Pacific Seafood
Salary undisclosed
ClackamasInternOn-siteIntermediate
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Description
Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated Organic Fertilizer Sales Intern based in Clackamas, OR, with regular travel to our Warrenton, OR facilities, to help grow sales of our Fishtown organic fertilizer products. Our byproduct operation turns shrimp shell, crab shell, fish bone, and fish meal into valuable products so that we use 100% of the resource we harvest. This intern will research the organic fertilizer market, identify and pursue target customers and industries, and build a sales strategy that captures more value from these products, supporting Pacific Seafood’s commitment to sustainability and full resource utilization.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn how our shrimp shell meal, crab shell meal, bone meal, and fish meal products are produced by spending time on-site at our Warrenton processing facility.
- Partner with Quality Control and technical experts to understand product composition, nutrient value, food safety requirements, and the science behind each product.
- Research and analyze the organic fertilizer market, including pricing, competitors, customer needs, and market trends.
- Identify and prioritize focused target markets (e.g., berry growers, grass seed producers, and other specialty crops) and build a prospect list of potential buyers and distributors.
- Conduct outreach to prospective customers, and support follow-up on sales leads provided by the leadership team.
- Develop sales materials, product positioning, and value messaging for Fishtown organic fertilizer products.
- Evaluate opportunities to move products into higher-value markets and recommend pricing and channel strategies.
- Represent Pacific Seafood at organic fertilizer conferences or trade shows, as opportunities arise.
- Explore additional byproduct opportunities, such as oyster shell meal for animal feed, and include recommendations in the final presentation.
- Track progress, analyze results, and present findings and a sales growth plan to executive leadership at the end of the internship.
- Support compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required:
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2027, in:
- Business
- Marketing
- Sales
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Science / Soil Science
- Sustainability / Environmental Science
- Or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence reaching out to new contacts.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of a project.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members across different departments and locations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to research markets, interpret data, and build simple reports or visualizations.
- Willingness to travel regularly to Warrenton, OR, and work on-site in a production environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Interest in sales, agriculture, sustainability, or business development.
Preferred:
- Previous internship, academic project, or work experience in sales, marketing, agriculture, or business development.
- Familiarity with organic farming, fertilizers, soil health, or animal feed markets.
- Experience with CRM tools, prospecting, or customer outreach.
- Experience working on team-based projects with multiple stakeholders.
Benefits
Total Compensation
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- Total Compensation At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to: Paid Sick Time Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members Product purchase program Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Recently Raised Funding
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