Product Line and Trade Management Intern

Turn insight into impact.

As a Product Line & Trade Management Intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll help build. Working within Commercial Operations, you’ll contribute to launching a new product concept while analyzing market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail trends. This role is designed for MBA students eager to gain hands-on experience, influence product strategy, and develop a sharp understanding of how brands compete and win at retail.

Who We Are… 

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers. We give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times! 

Why Dart Container:

• Pay $19-$22 per hour based on year (freshmen - senior; MBA will be paid at a higher rate)
• One on One Mentor
• Hands on Experience with Live Projects
• Lunch and Learns
• Opportunity to Travel
• Onsite Fitness Center 

What You Will Do:

As a Product Line and Trade Management Intern within Commercial Operations, you'll contribute to developing and advancing at least one new product concept. You'll gain hands-on experience analyzing market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail trends to inform strategic decisions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape product strategy while deepening your understanding of competitive positioning and trade management.

What You Will Bring: 

• Exclusively interested in MBA or Masters level students with a concentration in entrepreneurship, marketing, or closely related field for their graduate studies with preference for a business-related or engineering related undergraduate degree. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Strong verbal communication skills in order to clearly explain options and solutions to end-users
• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, and investigate discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Ability to collaborate with team members