SkillBridge Extern- Sales

Mission Statement:

We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America.  We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers!  We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture.  A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency.  Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.

Job Summary

We’re proud to offer a SkillBridge externship for transitioning service members looking to explore a career in Sales, Account Management, or Commercial Operations. This hands-on opportunity provides exposure to key functions across our sales organization, supporting major retail and distribution partners in channels such as Grocery, Convenience, Value, Specialty, and Wholesale.

This role is designed to give you valuable real-world experience in the commercial side of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, while helping you build foundational business skills for your post-military career.

Job Details

What You’ll Learn

• Sales data analysis and how it informs business decisions

• Support functions that enable customer success, including planning and execution

• Account operations, retail compliance, and promotional planning

• Trade marketing and cross-functional collaboration

• How national and regional customers are managed within a high-growth CPG company

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with reporting and analysis on customer sales, volume trends, and promotional activity

• Support customer-facing teams by preparing data summaries, pitch decks, and business reviews

• Track key retail metrics such as distribution, execution, pricing, and compliance

• Participate in cross-functional team meetings with Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales Ops

• Conduct competitive research and assist with internal benchmarking projects

• Contribute to new product launch tracking and sales tool development

• Help maintain internal dashboards, promotional calendars, and retail trackers

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Active-duty service member enrolled in the SkillBridge program

• Interest in business, sales, analytics, or customer support

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with dashboards or reporting tools is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize data into insights

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Comfortable working remotely and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Program Highlights

• Mentorship from experienced commercial professionals

• Exposure to account management and sales strategy in a real-world setting

• Structured onboarding and learning path

• Resume-building and career coaching for post-military transition

• Opportunity to support mission-driven work with a strong brand and team