Business Development & Analytics Intern - Summer 2027

SpartanNash • Norfolk, VA

2d • 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 through a global supply chain network. The Business Development & Analytics Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry and contribute to projects supporting the company’s operations. The internship is a paid, 12-week program running from May to August 2027, based in Norfolk, Virginia. Interns work alongside C&S employees and other interns, participate in professional development and networking opportunities, and receive mentor and buddy support. This role supports analytics and business operations for military contracts in the defense commissary industry (DeCA), preparing presentations and analytical materials for DeCA, CPG vendor customers, and military brokers, and collaborating with account managers and inventory management and procurement teams.

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.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute.
• Must be able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work visa support.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Google’s suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support 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 assigned by the manager.
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation showcasing progress on 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

• Meaningful, hands-on work experience tied to course of study.
• Professional development opportunities 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.
• Paid internship.

What This Job Offers

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