Account Sales Manager Intern

SpartanNash • Byron Center, MI

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About The Position

The Account Sales Manager Intern position at SpartanNash is a paid, full-time summer internship designed for active students interested in the grocery industry. This role provides exposure to real-world problem-solving and opportunities for social and educational engagement with peers. Interns will assist Account Sales Managers, develop selling tools, and participate in strategic projects, all while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Management (Preferred) or Marketing
• Active student through the summer
• Graduate December 2025 or later
• Willing to attend mandatory in-person events in Grand Rapids, Michigan
• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)
• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)
• Selling skills (Required)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Resilience to overcome obstacles
• Driven with a bias for action
• Highly collaborative

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or campus experience
• GPA of 3.0 or greater

Responsibilities

• Attend sales calls with the Account Sales Managers to their Retailers
• Assist in projects within the Independent Retailers Stores with the ASM
• Develop selling tools for the Account Sales Managers
• Work on generating higher OwnBrands sales into our Independent Retailers
• Run Salesforce reporting for the Director of Sales
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to its objectives
• Complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly present to the executive team
• Participate in learning opportunities including warehouse and retail store tours, and community service events
• Attend weekly professional development workshops for skill development and team building

Benefits

• Housing assistance for eligible candidates
• Professional development workshops
• Exposure to the grocery and distribution industry
• Engagement in community service events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees