2027 Summer Internship | Sales | Houston, TX

Women of the Vine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Parental leave

Vacation accrual

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Women of the Vine & Spirits is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Sales in Houston, TX. This paid, full-time program provides exposure to merchandising, marketing, and distribution within the beverage alcohol industry, with housing options available near the internship site.

Interns will gain hands-on experience, work with cross-functional teams, and develop practical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and client engagement while supporting real business projects.

Qualifications

• 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 of age at the start of the internship.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average).

Responsibilities

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or arrange housing.
• Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following semester or year, with a BS/BA in related fields.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the start of the internship.
• Maintain at a minimum a 2.0 GPA.
• Teamwork approach to achieving goals and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects; good written and verbal communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

GPA maintenance

Education

Pursuing BS/BA (Junior year)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Member Job Board

The Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) Job Board features WOTVS Corporate Members only. The Job Board is accessible by all, WOTVS Members and the public.Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading mission-driven global membership organization comprised of women and men committed to empowering and advancing women in the beverage alcohol industry. By championing women in the workplace, WOTVS is dedicated to shaping the beverage alcohol industry where the talents and perspectives of all women are not only valued but serve as a driving force for success and growth.

2027 Summer Internship | Sales | Houston, TX

What You Need To Know

We are looking for Dec 2027 and May 2028 Graduates who want to 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
• a 401(k) plan
• tuition assistance
• wellness program
• parental leave
• vacation accrual
• paid sick leave

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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year of experience
• Maintain at a minimum a 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average)
• Must be at least 21 years of age

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 affirmatively-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]