About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience within the Center Store Category team. You will work on projects related to analytics, assortment, consumer insights, and business development. The program helps you build leadership skills and business knowledge through practical assignments in a team environment. You will gain a deep understanding of the Food Lion strategy of Easy, Fresh, and Affordable, while learning how Category Management functions within a selling organization.
What you'll do#
- Complete meaningful, hands-on projects.
- Learn the fundamental concepts of Category Management and the 4 P's of marketing.
- Participate in career development sessions and Lunch & Learn meetings with business leaders.
- Take part in community service activities through Food Lion Feeds.
- Deliver a final presentation to business leaders at the end of the program.
- Collaborate with team members to drive business results.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or master's program, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Permanent employment authorization or US citizenship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technical systems.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to think innovatively and influence others without formal authority.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Good judgment when solving problems and making decisions.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Salisbury, North Carolina.
- The program runs from May 17, 2027, to August 4, 2027.
About Food Lion
Food Lion is a retail grocery company founded in 1957. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, the company operates across 10 states in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions. It employs 82,000 associates to serve more than 10 million customers each week. The organization manages hunger-relief initiatives through its Food Lion Feeds program.
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