Business Development & Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

SpartanNash • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that distributes grocery and household goods to locations in all 50 states. The Business Development & Analytics Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry and contribute to projects supporting business operations and analytics for military contracts in the defense commissary industry (DeCA). The role is based in Norfolk, Virginia, and is a paid 12-week internship running from May to August 2027. Interns work with C&S employees, receive mentorship and professional development opportunities, and participate in networking and social activities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• Currently majoring in Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing.
• Proficiency with Google's suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Help enhance department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain exposure to and knowledge of department functions.
• Develop positive professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the manager.
• Deliver an end-of-internship presentation demonstrating completion of learning objectives.
• Support analytics and business operations for military contracts within the defense commissary industry (DeCA).
• Prepare presentations and analytical materials for DeCA, CPG vendor customers, and military brokers.
• Interact and collaborate with Business Development account managers, inventory management and procurement teams, CPG vendor customers, DeCA, and military brokers.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Professional development through online courses and instructor-led workshops.
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support, including shadowing opportunities.
• Social events and team-building activities with fellow interns and the department.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern