Business Development & Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

SpartanNash • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern with SpartanNash, you will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn about the operations of a large privately held company. You will work with fellow interns and C&S employees, build professional connections, and take part in professional development and social activities.

In this role, you will support business development and non-traditional sales growth initiatives for the National Accounts team. Work includes researching sales opportunities, parcel business opportunities, and national RFPs; creating sales presentations and marketing content; assisting with day-to-day work for leads and newly won accounts; and supporting e-commerce shop development and maintenance. You may also attend one or two trade shows during the summer. The internship is a paid, 12-week program running from May to August in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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.
• In good academic standing.
• Currently majoring in Sales, Marketing, 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.
• Curious, takes initiative, and willing to learn and contribute.

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 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 department functions.
• Develop positive professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the manager.
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation showcasing progress toward learning objectives.
• Support business development and non-traditional sales growth initiatives for the National Accounts team.
• Research new sales opportunities, parcel business opportunities, and national RFPs.
• Create sales presentations and marketing content.
• Assist with day-to-day work for leads and newly won accounts.
• Support e-commerce shop development and maintenance.
• Potentially attend one or two trade shows during the summer.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Canva, TikTok, Instagram, and Shopify for presentation design, sales content creation, and e-commerce shop maintenance.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and National Accounts team, and engage with external leads and stakeholders.

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 and experiences with fellow interns and the department.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern