Join us for the summer! 

National Beef is looking for college students ready to explore a career in Sales/Account Management to join our family for the summer of 2026 as Sales Trainee Intern.   

Our internship program could jump start your career.   You will have the opportunity to work on rewarding projects to solve real business needs.  You will be introduced to our company culture and work practices and learn about department functions and how Sales integrates with our entire organization.  The summer will end with a presentation to the Sales and Sales Management Team and key department heads to demonstrate what you have learned.

This is an in-person, hands-on experience in our corporate office in Kansas City, Missouri, with time spent in our production facilities and with our external sales team.

This is a paid internship.  Housing allowance is included where required.

Program length: 10-12 weeks

Program highlights for the Sales Trainee Summer Internship include but are not limited to:

You will be working for an industry leader in beef processing!

This experience will provide you with a broad introduction to the sales function at National Beef Packing and include a six-week rotation through our designated production facilities and field territories. You will work collaboratively with our team and have networking opportunities with senior leadership throughout our organization.

This is an on-site position.

Qualified Candidates for the Sales Trainee Summer Intern position should possess the following:

• Enrolled and have completed at least two years in an accredited college degree program focusing in one of the following fields of study:
  • Animal Science
  • Ag Business
  • Business
  • Other Related Fields may be considered
• Must be classified as a senior for the 2026-27 academic year
• 3.0 GPA in Core Curriculum classes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work
• Proficient user of all Microsoft products
• Intern must be available to work 40 hours per week on-site for the duration of the internship

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.