About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry while working with the National Accounts team. You will support daily operations, contribute to special projects, and participate in professional development workshops. The internship lasts 12 weeks, from May to August.
What you'll do#
- Support business development and sales growth initiatives by researching new opportunities, parcel business, and national RFPs.
- Create sales presentations and marketing content.
- Help manage day-to-day work for leads and newly won accounts.
- Assist with e-commerce shop development and maintenance.
- Potentially attend 1 to 2 trade shows.
- Assist with daily administrative tasks, attend meetings, and take notes.
- Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance department tools.
- Develop professional relationships across departments.
- Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase your learning objectives.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Must have completed your Sophomore year by the start of the internship.
- Good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with Google’s suite of products is preferred.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A sense of curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Byron Center and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- This is a full-time position.
- We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this role.
About SpartanNash
SpartanNash operates within the transportation, logistics, and grocery retail sectors. Founded in 2013, the company manages supply chain operations and grocery stores across the United States. It maintains multiple office locations and distribution centers to support its retail and wholesale business. The organization employs thousands of people to facilitate food distribution and logistics services.
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