Category Management Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Management Intern will explore category management for GPC’s NAPA brand through meaningful project work and/or departmental initiatives, concluding with a final presentation. The 10-week summer internship is an in-person cohort experience in Atlanta, with opportunities for hands-on team experience, professional development workshops, networking with senior leaders, city-wide intern events, social outings, and service projects. The posting lists the program dates as May 24–July 30, 2027 in the summary and May 24–July 20, 2027 under Physical Demands / Working Environment.

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.
• Commits to outcomes and focuses on delivering results, with the customer at the center of decisions.
• Thinks strategically and demonstrates forward thinking.
• Embodies the values of serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, and team.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.25 or above.

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/or initiatives and deliver a final presentation at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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