About Campus Recruiting
We visit campuses twice per year – in the fall and spring – to recruit for entry level full-time roles, co-ops and summer internships at Bimbo Bakeries USA locations throughout the country.
Co-Ops and Internships
Bimbo Bakeries USA offers co-ops and internships for promising recruits from colleges and universities across the U.S. Below are descriptions of several opportunities we offer each year. Our co-op and internship assignments are offered in select locations and experiences vary by Bimbo Bakeries USA location. Check with the career office at your school for availability or check for opportunities. Bimbo Bakeries USA is a proud corporate sponsor of Enactus.
During your internship, you will develop supervisory skills needed for Operations management and learn about the plant’s production areas: mixing, baking and packaging. You will also gain experience working with our various Operations departments including Quality Assurance and Control, Safety, Sanitation, Production Scheduling, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving, Purchasing and Distribution/Transportation.
Sales Interns participate in an on-the-job learning program focused on the following areas: Bakery Operations, Business Analysis, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Shipping and Distribution, Route Management and Supervision. The objective is to rotate through these responsibilities and positions so that you can learn about all aspects of sales management.
This role focuses on improving current processes at Bimbo Bakeries USA’s facilities. Co-ops and Interns will assist with developing and implementing technical operating procedures, applying structured process improvement techniques and engaging and supporting other departments as necessary. The team’s focus is continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and teamwork.
Marketing Co-Ops and Interns assist with the planning and execution of Bimbo Bakeries USA’s consumer promotion efforts, including cross-brand initiatives, external partner programs, community outreach, couponing and packaging updates across all brands. You will work closely with each brand team to align messaging and creative concepts with the strategic brand positioning. Other responsibilities include coordinating the implementation of online consumer promotion efforts and monitoring and reporting on each program’s results. The role works closely with external agencies and cross-functional partners, including Sales and Operations, on implementing Marketing programs.
Strategy
The Corporate Strategy Team looks for MBA students who have completed their first year and have experience in management consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy or product management within the consumer products industry. The ideal candidate has three or more years of overall work experience and previous experience with consumer packaged goods and/or a large retailer is preferred.
Marketing
Our Marketing team works with MBA students who have completed their first year of business school to support Bimbo Bakeries USA with executing brand plans and marketing activities within the brand portfolio. MBA Interns assist with the coordination of product improvements, line extensions, consumer and trade promotions and packaging changes. You will conduct ongoing analyses of category and competitive trends, competitive pricing and promotional programs. Other responsibilities include preparing quarterly business reviews, assisting in the development of marketing strategies, helping to forecast and track new product volume and marketing support and providing support of day-to-day logistical business issues.