About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within our merchandising, category management, product development, and store design teams. You will work alongside professionals on business projects and participate in networking opportunities. The program concludes with a capstone presentation where you showcase your projects and contributions.
What you'll do#
- Support category, product, and store development initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute product launches, promotions, store refreshes, and merchandising projects.
- Analyze sales, product, and performance data to identify trends.
- Assist with project execution, reporting, quality assurance, and presentation development.
- Contribute to product development, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across food and beverage categories.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Marketing, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between Spring 2028 and Spring 2030.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Previous internship, project, or leadership experience is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving capabilities.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $18.00 per hour.
- The program runs from May 17, 2027, to August 5, 2027.
- The role is based at our corporate headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania.
- This is a hybrid position requiring you to work onsite four days per week.
About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc. operates a chain of convenience retail stores across the eastern United States. Founded in 1964 and based in Wawa, Pennsylvania, the company provides fuel, coffee, and built-to-order food. It employs over 10,000 people and maintains a private ownership structure. The business focuses on everyday consumer needs through its retail locations.
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