Intern Strategy

Stop & Shop; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Stop & Shop in Quincy, MA offers a 10-week Summer Internship Program within our Strategy & Planning - Brands team. This paid program invites undergraduates to work on meaningful projects and gain exposure to our grocery industry's strategic processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, analyze trends, and prepare executive-ready materials. The hybrid role requires a minimum three days per week in the Quincy Corporate Support Office, with June 7–August 13, 2027 dates.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Business, Retail Management, Operations, or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategy & Innovation team on key initiatives.
• Analyze market, competitive, and internal trends.
• Develop strategic recommendations through research and analysis.
• Prepare materials and presentations for leaders.
• Coordinate projects and keep workstreams organized.
• Create final internship presentation with learnings.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Undergraduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Strategy

Job Requisition: 554904

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: Strategy & Planning - Brands (5165033)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table!

Stop & Shop Summer Internship Program

Location: Quincy, MA

Duration: 10 weeks

The Stop & Shop paid summer internship program offers undergraduate students (Freshman through Senior) the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects that make an impact. Stop & Shop's corporate support office provides an ideal environment to explore the complexities of the grocery industry. Interns gain valuable experience while developing leadership capabilities and business knowledge, with access to learning and development sessions, networking opportunities, and exposure to Stop & Shop's culture.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days per week in the Quincy, MA Corporate Support Office (accessible by MBTA and Commuter Rail).

What You’ll Do

• Support the Strategy & Innovation team on key strategic initiatives and priority projects
• Analyze market, competitive, and internal business trends to identify insights and opportunities
• Assist in developing strategic recommendations through research, data evaluation, and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather information, validate assumptions, and support decision-making
• Prepare materials, summaries, and presentations that help communicate findings and recommendations to leaders
• Contribute to project coordination and ensure workstreams stay organized and on track
• Create a final presentation highlighting internship learnings and process improvement recommendations

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in strategic analysis and business research
• Strengthening of analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills through practical application
• Deeper understanding of how strategic decisions are made within a large organization
• Exposure to real-world problem-solving and the process of shaping organizational strategy
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What you bring to the table

• Active enrollment is undergraduate college or university (Freshman through Senior) pursuing a degree in Business, Retail Management, Operations, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Understanding of workplace etiquette
• Basic business acumen, preferred interest in the grocery and retail industries
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Data analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Ability to collaborate with a team and to prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn new tools, concepts, and processes with openness to receive and apply feedback and learning
• Ability to create executive presentations applying storytelling, preferred
• Project management, preferred

Hourly rate: $20.00-$27.90 - rate will vary based on current academic year.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.