Category Management Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Management Intern will spend the summer exploring category management for Genuine Parts Company’s NAPA brand. The 10-week, in-person internship program in Atlanta provides hands-on experience through department projects and initiatives, culminating in a final presentation to senior leaders. The cohort program also offers professional development, leadership exposure, networking, social events, and service opportunities.

Requirements

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Management, General Business, or another related field.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Effectively communicates through clear and proactive communication.
• Focuses on outcomes and customer success.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.25 or above.
• Leadership skills and embodiment of the values serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, and team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, customer, product, and participation data to identify growth opportunities.
• Support the design of a core bounty incentive program, including eligibility concepts, incentive structure, communications, and measurement approach.
• Research market, customer, and competitor trends relevant to category performance.
• Partner with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and align on program recommendations.
• Develop project materials, including business cases, presentations, program guidelines, and performance dashboards.
• Track program results and recommend adjustments based on sales lift, participation, cost, and return on investment.
• Assist with routine category reporting, assortment analysis, and other team priorities.
• Complete meaningful project work and present results at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Professional development experiences and training workshops.
• Opportunities to connect with senior leaders and executives.
• Networking, social events, collaborative experiences, and service projects with fellow interns and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern