Business Intern

Gillette Pepsi Companies, Inc.; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

GPC is seeking a Business Intern in Marketing & Social Media to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments, including Sales, Operations, HR, IT, Finance, and Marketing. You will participate in data tracking, reporting, and meeting shadowing to understand how decisions are made within the company.

The role emphasizes learning, professional growth, and collaboration in a family-owned beverage distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tracking data, running reports, and supporting data-driven decisions.
• Shadow and collaborate with Sales, Operations, HR, IT, Finance, and Marketing.
• Create presentations and internal communications; help with events and community activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Confidentiality

Eager to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED and pursuing bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Intern - Marketing & Social Media

Become a part of a leading beverage distributor by joining GPC, formerly known as Gillette Pepsi! We’re a family-owned, independent distributor of Pepsi and many other tasty and refreshing beverages that are easy to get excited about. Work with the top beverage brands like Pepsi, Rockstar, Starbucks, Celsius, Bubbl’r, and more. With our employee’s success, we’re able to achieve our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period.

We have an opportunity for you to join the team as theBusiness Intern - Marketing & Social Media!

TheBusiness Intern- Marketing & Social Mediawill gain hands-on experience and learn about the different aspects of our organization through exposure to multiple departments, with opportunities tailored to your degree and interests. You will work directly with team members across Sales, Operations, Human Resources, IT, Finance, and Marketing to gain experience in a variety of business functions and projects. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of how departments collaborate to support overall business operations and drive company success. If you are looking for an opportunity to gain well-rounded business experience and explore different career paths, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Business Intern position. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can develop your skills, build professional experience, and grow your career.

“A day in the life of the Business Intern- Marketing & Social Media looks like:”

• Work on real projects with teams in Sales, Operations, HR, IT, Finance, and Marketing
• Help track data, run reports, and learn how business decisions are made
• Sit in on meetings and job shadow to see how different departments operate
• Help create presentations, communications, and internal materials
• Research ideas and share recommendations with the team
• Assist with company events and community involvement activities
• Assists with other related duties as assigned.

What does it take to be the Business Intern- Marketing & Social Media?

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED and currently in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field at an accredited college.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills
• Detail- oriented and organized
• Eagerness to learn and ask questions
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

What does GPC have to offer you?

$20.00 an hour

Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, with occasional evening or weekend events

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Employee Recognition Program

What You Can Expect at GPC:

• We act with respect, kindness, and humility
• We are collaborative and team focused
• We expect and appreciate hard work
• We have the courage to change

Why join the GPC Team?

Be part of a family-owned business that cares about its employees. Our employees are why we succeed! We recruit motivated people, reward them and help develop them to reach their full potential while achieving our mission: To be the best supplier of refreshing beverages….period. If you are a motivated self-starter, we want you to join our GPC Team!

GPC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to equal opportunity for all qualified individuals and will not discriminate or harass any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nation origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran or other protected veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense (collectively, “covered veterans”) or other legally protected status.