ISO Sales Intern - Summer 2027

Genuine Parts Company • Atlanta, GA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The ISO Sales Intern will participate in Genuine Parts Company’s 10-week, in-person summer internship program in Atlanta, supporting the Independent Store Owner (ISO) Sales Team and NAPA operations. The intern will explore sales management support for Independent Store Owners and complete meaningful department projects or initiatives, culminating in a final presentation. The cohort-based program also provides structured learning, professional development, networking, leadership exposure, training workshops, city-wide intern events, and support from a coach.

The internship offers exposure to NAPA’s sales management workflow and to Sales Effectiveness, Product/Category, and Field Sales teams. The intern will learn how cross-functional teams work with customers and how the different groups contribute to business success. The posting states that the program runs from May 24 to July 20, 2027; elsewhere it describes the internship as running from May 24 to July 30, 2027. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The role is based in a professional office environment in Atlanta.

Requirements

• Be a rising junior or senior currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Have effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate research, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Be able to adapt, multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple activities 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 independently.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of 3.25 or above.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and alignment with the values of serving, performing, influencing, respecting, innovating, and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate clearly and proactively to motivate and inspire others.
• Focus on delivering results and customer success, with the customer at the center of decisions.
• Balanced decision-making and strategic, forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Learn the workflow of NAPA operations at the sales management level and how cross-functional teams work together with customers to achieve business success.
• Apply leadership skills to improve employees’ operational effectiveness through engagement with leadership, sales teams, and supporting operations.
• 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 department projects or initiatives and present the results at the conclusion of the internship.
• Participate in structured development, leadership interactions, training workshops, networking, and intern events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern