Business Development & Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

Self Money Care; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

12-week internship May-August

Job summary

SpartanNash, located in Grand Rapids, MI, offers a 12-week paid internship to current students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Interns gain hands-on experience in wholesale grocery operations, supporting the National Accounts team and cross-functional projects.

You will work with mentors, participate in professional development, and contribute to presentations, reports, and market research. The program runs May through August.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase learning objectives.
• Research sales opportunities and assist with national accounts initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Google Suite

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Location

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Overview

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our stores and our offices - every employee of C&S/SpartanNash and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities!

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Aid in further enhancing department tools, templates and methodologies
• Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities
• Develop positive professional relationships across departments
• Complete special projects as assigned by your manager
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives
• Support business development and non-traditional sales growth initiatives for the National Accounts team by researching new sales opportunities, parcel business opportunities, and national RFPs (such as GoPuff and Albertsons).
• Create sales presentations and marketing content, assist with day-to-day work for leads and newly won accounts, support e-commerce shop development and maintenance, and potentially attend 1-2 trade shows during the summer.
• Utilize systems and tools including Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Canva, TikTok, Instagram, and Shopify for presentation design, sales content creation, and e-commerce shop maintenance.
• Collaborate directly with the supervisor and the National Accounts team, while engaging with external leads and stakeholders.

What we offer

• Meaningful, hands on work experience tied to your course of study
• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead workshops
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities
• Social events and team building activities and experiences with fellow interns and department
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization
• Paid Internship
• 12-week internship from May to August
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI

We’re searching for interns that are

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university
• Will have completed their Sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• In good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
• Currently majoring in Sales, Marketing or related field
• Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Bring curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn and contribute

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.