Applied Learning Internship - Marketing

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal internship

Paid training

Future opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC invites students to join its Applied Learning Internship Program in Charlotte, NC for May 17–July 23, 2027. This part-time, paid experience exposes interns to multiple CPGB functions and leaders.

Interns work on real projects, receive structured training, and may convert to full-time roles after graduation based on performance and business needs. Average weekly hours are 35–40, with hands-on learning and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• Currently enrolled in undergrad, rising sophomore to senior.

Responsibilities

• Gains exposure to business leaders representing a variety of functions such as Sales Operations, Customer Management, Warehouse, Product Supply Planning, Human Resources, Finance, and Marketing
• Performs day-to-day responsibilities in assigned role to gain experience, develop business acumen, and aid in project work/recommendations
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis in the assigned functional area to support business projects and objectives
• Prepares and presents project work/recommendations to business leaders at conclusion of program
• Participates in instructor-led and online learning, intern leadership development workshops, and off-site customer field experiences

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Feedback receptiveness

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate enrollment (sophomore-junior-senior)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Dates: May 17, 2027 to July 23, 2027

Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose!

We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.

• Seasonal Experience: Valuable skills and connections with potential for future roles
• Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
• Paid Training: Structured onboarding + practical skill development

Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!

Job Overview

The Applied Learning Internship Program provideson-the-job experiential learning, exposure to numerous business leaders and functions, and formal educational opportunities to students within the Consumer-Packaged Goods and Beverage (CPGB) industry.

Interns work on function-specific business projects throughout the duration of the program with the support and guidance of their manager. Interns gain a broader understanding of the business and CPGB industry through guest speakers, customer field experiences, facility tours, and individual / team-based experiences (i.e., one-on-one meetings, team lunch, customer meetings, etc.). Additionally, interns participate as a cohort in numerous leadership development workshops intended to develop and refine professional skill sets.

This is a part-time paid opportunity with potential to convert to full-time opportunity upon graduation based on intern’s performance and business hiring needs. Average weekly hours will range from 35-40 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Gains exposure to business leaders representing a variety of functions such as Sales Operations, Customer Management, Warehouse, Product Supply Planning, Human Resources, Finance, and Marketing
• Performs day-to-day responsibilities in assigned role to gain experience, develop business acumen, and aid in project work/recommendations
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis in the assigned functional area to support business projects and objectives
• Prepares and presents project work/recommendations to business leaders at conclusion of program
• Participates in instructor-led and online learning, intern leadership development workshops, and off-site customer field experiences

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a general understanding of data analysis techniques
• Collaborates, communicates, and develops relationships of trust with others in a way that is professional and impactful
• Asks questions to understand an issue from multiple angles and poses creative solutions to challenges
• Takes initiative to contribute to or positively affect change
• Prioritizes responsibilities and manages time to deliver commitments on time and to expectations
• Receives feedback and applies feedback to continuously improve work product and or performance

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Currently enrolled rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience

May vary depending on assignment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.