Intern - Sales Support Race Fuels

Energy Transfer•Newtown Square, PA

34d

About The Position

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors. This is a twelve (12) week paid internship program beginning May 2026. You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with an expected graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience. Summary: About Sunoco Race Fuels Sunoco Race Fuels is the leading race fuel brand in the United States, powering NASCAR and numerous other premier motorsports series. Having considerable market share, Sunoco is recognized globally for its technical excellence, reliability, and passion for performance. Position Overview Sunoco is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Race Fuels Sales Support Intern to assist the Race Fuels sales team in driving continued growth across markets and channels. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and technical operations within a high-performance motorsports environment. The intern will collaborate closely with commercial leadership, marketing, and technical teams to support key initiatives that expand Sunoco's footprint in the Race Fuels division.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in college - we're open to candidates of all degrees - if you possess the intangibles above and the work sounds intriguing, we can teach you the rest
Preferably junior status
General requirements include self-motivated individuals, involvement in activities outside college studies.
Above average GPA
Distinctive problem solving skills and an intellectual curiosity to solve unique and oftentimes complex problems
Strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation and accountability to "get stuff done" - while you'll receive regular coaching and feedback, we intentionally position our interns to be able to own their work
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with occasionally tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the commercial team to develop and implement digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, pivot tables, dashboards) that provide quick access to key sales metrics and market data.
Support customer engagement by assisting with incoming requests, including maintenance of the 1-800-RACE-GAS hotline and handling of website inquiries.
Evaluate and enhance Sunoco's current marketing and communication programs, including social media messaging, event presence, and influencer partnerships.
Analyze Sunoco's Race Fuels penetration within key markets and distributor channels; identify strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share.
Research transportation, logistics, and operational processes to identify efficiencies and potential cost savings.
Evaluate competitor offerings and recommend potential product or program development opportunities that address market gaps.
Shadow business development activities, assisting in preparation for sales and distributor meetings; attend select meetings for exposure to commercial strategy discussions.
Conduct structured research and competitive analyses-such as SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and PESTEL frameworks-to assess market positioning and share insights with the team.
Support special projects and other strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening Sunoco's leadership in the race fuels industry.

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