Market Research & Brand Strategy Intern- Summer 2027

C&S Wholesale Grocers • York, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Market Research & Brand Strategy Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry through projects supporting ES3 and its Marketing and Communications teams. The intern will support brand development on the website and research ES3, competitors, and target customer bases. In collaboration with the Communications team, the intern will explore AI opportunities and develop long-term strategic recommendations across Communications, Marketing, and Graphic Design. The role also includes general departmental support, cross-functional collaboration, professional development, and an end-of-internship presentation showcasing completed learning objectives. This is a paid, 12-week internship running from May to August in York, Pennsylvania, on first shift.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• Currently majoring in Communications, Marketing, or Graphic Design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Show curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute.
• Meet attendance, initiative, productivity, quality, safety, and values expectations; a high school diploma in General Studies is listed under qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Google's suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Help enhance department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain knowledge of department functions.
• Develop professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the manager.
• Prepare an end-of-internship presentation showcasing completion of learning objectives.
• Support brand development on the website.
• Conduct market research on ES3, competing companies, and target customer bases for the Marketing team.
• Conduct research with the Communications team, explore AI opportunities, and formulate long-term strategic recommendations across Communications, Marketing, and Graphic Design.
• Interact and collaborate with key team members, leaders, and members of the Communications team.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Meaningful, hands-on work experience tied to course of study.
• Professional development opportunities through online courses and instructor-led workshops.
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support, including shadowing opportunities.
• Social events and team-building activities with fellow interns and the department.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

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