Corporate Strategy Intern

cox; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a Corporate Strategy Intern in a hybrid role. You will work on high-visibility strategy projects to help the business decide where to play, how to win, and what to do.

You will gain hands-on experience solving strategic questions, with mentorship and exposure across Cox Automotive teams, including product, finance, and business units. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and proficient with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an upper-level undergraduate or graduate program in business, economics, finance, engineering, statistics or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AI tools.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, workplan, success measures, and decision points for your project(s).
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis using internal data, market research, strategic frameworks, and financial models.
• Leverage strategic planning methods to evaluate opportunities, risks, and ability to win.
• Translate detailed analysis into actionable insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and align on strategies and roadmaps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

AI tools

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate program in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Functional

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.

Corporate Strategy Intern

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

In a world full of questions and possibilities, there’s a lot of power in finding the right answers.

We’re looking for a Corporate Strategy Intern to help support Cox Automotive’s Retail Solutions businesses. You’ll get a real look at owning a high-visibility strategy project to help the business make better decisions about where to play, how to win, and what to do.

If you like solving strategic problems and turning it into an answer leadership can act on, let’s talk.

What You’ll Do

• Define project scope, objectives, workplan, success measures, and decision points for your project(s).
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis using internal data, market research, strategic frameworks, and financial models.
• Leverage strategic planning methods to evaluate opportunities, risks, and ability to win.
• Translate detailed analysis into actionable insights, recommendations, and next steps.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and align on strategies and roadmaps.

What’s In It for You?

• Hands on experience solving a key strategic question for the company and present recommendations to leadership.
• The support of a dedicated team and an assigned program mentor who will show you the ropes.
• A toolkit to help you grow your career: problem framing, hypothesis-driven analysis, financial modeling, executive communication.
• Exposure across Cox Automotive — product, finance, and business unit leadership — and ability to explore Corporate Strategy as a career interest.
• The opportunity to meet and network with company leaders and expand your professional network.

Who You Are

You want to do meaningful strategic work that shapes the direction of the organization and are genuinely curious about how the automotive industry and Corporate Strategy works. You are also:

• Currently enrolled in an upper-level undergraduate or graduate program in business, economics, finance, engineering, statistics or a related field.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tools.
• An analytical thinker and skilled problem-solver.
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams.
• Can balance multiple, changing priorities in an organized manner and share progress updates.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.