ISO Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The ISO Sales Intern will spend 10 weeks supporting Genuine Parts Company’s Independent Store Owner (ISO) Sales Team in Atlanta. The internship provides exposure to sales management support for Independent Store Owners and the supporting operations within NAPA. Interns complete meaningful departmental projects or initiatives and present their work at the conclusion of the internship.

The program is structured as a cohort experience, with opportunities to learn and connect with interns across the organization. Interns participate in leadership interactions, training workshops, networking and city-wide intern events, and receive support from a coach. The role provides exposure to NAPA leadership and opportunities to learn about sales effectiveness, product and category teams, field sales, and how cross-functional groups work together to serve customers.

The posting describes the 2027 program as running May 24–July 20, 2027, while the opening summary states May 24–July 30, 2027. The work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The position is expected to operate in a professional office environment in person in Atlanta.

Requirements

• Currently be a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or another related field.
• Have effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Be able to adapt, multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be a strong team player who can take initiative and work well independently.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 3.25 or above is preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the values of serving, performing, influencing, respecting, innovating, and teaming.
• Communicate effectively by motivating and inspiring others through clear, proactive communication.
• Deliver results and drive customer success by focusing on outcomes and making the customer central to decisions.
• Make balanced decisions and think strategically and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Learn the workflow of NAPA operations at the sales management level and how cross-functional teams work with customers to achieve business success.
• Apply leadership skills through engagement with leadership, sales teams, and supporting operations to improve employees’ operational effectiveness.
• Identify and explain the business needs of customers, distribution centers, and sales groups.
• Gain exposure to Sales Effectiveness, Product/Category, and Field Sales teams and understand how they operate independently and contribute to the organization.
• Complete departmental projects or initiatives and present the work at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Meaningful project work and an opportunity to present results to senior leaders.
• Professional development experiences, training workshops, and opportunities to build workplace skills and confidence.
• Exposure to and interaction with senior leaders and executives.
• Networking, social events, and collaborative experiences with fellow interns and employees.
• Support from a coach and participation in a structured cohort program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern