2027 Summer Internship | Sales | Bolingbrook, IL

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits invites motivated college students to join a structured internship across Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Special Events, and Warehouse & Delivery. The program offers hands-on exposure to the alcohol distribution industry and the dynamic relationship between marketing, sales, and distribution.

As an intern, you will participate in training, on-site meetings, and learning opportunities while supporting multiple teams and events.

Qualifications

• Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following semester or year, pursuing BS/BA in business, sales, marketing, communications, retail, or hospitality
• Must be at least 21 years old at the start of the internship
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation and ability to secure/maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of teams to become familiar with all aspects of the Sales Divisions
• Support the Sales departments including Category Management, Distribution Warehouse Sales, POS, Chain Merchandising and Graphics
• Participate in training, on-site meetings, and department-wide learning opportunities
• Assist with setup, working off and tear down of special events, tastings, or functions
• Assist with On-Premise Surveys
• Support the team with additional projects aligned to learning goals
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Education

Pursuing BS/BA in business, sales, marketing, communications, retail or hospitality

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Intern works in one area of our business or a variety of teams including but not limited to: Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Special Events, and Warehouse & Delivery to gain knowledge and understanding of the alcohol distribution industry. The structured internship opportunity is designed to give students exposure to the wine and spirits industry and broad experience in various aspects of the relationship between marketing, sales, and distribution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of teams to become familiar in all aspects of the Sales Divisions
• Support the Sales departments which include, but are not limited to Category Management, Distribution Warehouse Sales (DWS), Point of Sales (POS), Chain Merchandising Divisions and Graphics
• Participate in training, on-site meetings, and department-wide learning opportunities as available
• Participate in the setup, working off and tear down of any special events, tastings, or functions as directed by the Supervisor
• Assist with our On-Premise Surveys
• Support the team with additional projects as assigned and defined by student's specific learning goals
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or can obtain housing
• Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following semester or year completing BS/BA in a variety of majors including but not limited to business, sales, marketing, communications, retail, or hospitality
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of the internship
• Maintain at a minimum a 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average)
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals
• Attention to details
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affiantative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail].