Business Development & Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

SpartanNash • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Business Development & Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry and contribute to projects supporting SpartanNash’s National Accounts team. The internship focuses on business development and non-traditional sales growth initiatives, including researching new sales and parcel business opportunities and national RFPs. The intern will create sales presentations and marketing content, assist with work for leads and newly won accounts, support e-commerce shop development and maintenance, and may attend one or two trade shows during the summer.

The intern will also assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks, prepare presentations and reports, collaborate on process improvements, attend meetings, and complete special projects. The internship includes professional development, networking, mentorship and buddy support, social and team-building activities, and an end-of-internship presentation demonstrating progress toward learning objectives. The position is a paid, 12-week internship running from May to August, based 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.
• Currently majoring in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• 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

• Good academic standing, with a 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 and knowledge of 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.
• Meaningful, hands-on work experience tied to the intern's 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern