Summer Channel Sales Intern — Drive Impact

NAPA Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in Atlanta, GA offers a 10-week summer internship on the Independent Store Owner (ISO) Channel Sales Team. The program runs May 24 – July 30, 2027, and includes meaningful project work, senior leadership presentations, and robust professional development opportunities.

The cohort experience fosters networking with leaders, hands-on learning across functions, and structured coaching to help interns grow in their careers within a community of peers.

Qualifications

• Current rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Understand the workflow of the NAPA operation at the sales management level and learn how cross-functional teams work with customers.
• Apply leadership skills to improve operational effectiveness with leadership, sales teams, and supporting operations.
• Identify and explain the business needs of the Customer, DC, and Sales groups.
• Gain exposure to Sales Effectiveness, Product/Category, and Field Sales teams and their roles within the organization.

Skills

Results-oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Business Administration

Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in Atlanta, GA offers a 10-week summer internship on the Independent Store Owner (ISO) Channel Sales Team. The program runs May 24 – July 30, 2027, and includes meaningful project work, senior leadership presentations, and robust professional development opportunities.

The cohort experience fosters networking with leaders, hands-on learning across functions, and structured coaching to help interns grow in their careers within a community of peers.