U.S. Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

NAPA Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) invites motivated undergraduates to join its 10-week summer internship in Atlanta as a Business Strategy Intern. You will support the U.S. Strategy team, translate data into actionable initiatives, and contribute to transformation priorities.

The cohort experience offers leadership exposure, professional development, and networking opportunities across the organization. The role focuses on analytical support, market research, and multi-team collaboration to drive

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field required or prior internships in similar fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and data interpretation skills.
• Interest in corporate strategy, business transformation, data analytics, retail, logistics, or the automotive aftermarket.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning activities, including development and maintenance of strategic roadmaps, priorities, transformation outcomes, and performance measures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support transformation initiatives and track progress, risks, dependencies, and impact.
• Analyze internal data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct market, competitive, customer, and industry research related to the automotive aftermarket.
• Match internal analytics with external market conditions to develop actionable insights.
• Assist with development of business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Corporate strategy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Economics

GPA 3.25+ preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Atlanta, GA, USA

Full time

Job Summary

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long‑lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10‑week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 - July 30, 2027. As a Business Strategy Intern, will support NAPA's U.S. Strategy team in shaping and advancing strategic priorities across the business. This role will provide analytical, research, and project support to help translate strategy into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes. A key focus of this internship is supporting NAPA's ongoing transformation initiatives. The intern will help connect internal business data and performance trends with external industry, customer, competitive, and market insights to inform transformation priorities and strategic decisions. Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience, bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands‑on experience within your team, you'll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you.

As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to:

Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders.

Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace.

Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business, leadership, and career growth.

Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning activities, including development and maintenance of strategic roadmaps, priorities, transformation outcomes, and performance measures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support ongoing transformation initiatives and help track initiative progress, risks, dependencies, and expected business impact.
• Analyze internal operational, financial, customer, and commercial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct market, competitive, customer, and industry research related to the automotive aftermarket.
• Match internal data analytics with external market conditions, industry trends, competitive activity, and macroeconomic factors to develop actionable insights.
• Assist with development of business cases, financial models, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations supporting transformation, growth, and optimization opportunities.
• Help prepare materials for leadership meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and executive presentations.
• Partner with teams across Sales, Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and HR to align strategic initiatives with enterprise transformation goals.
• Support structured problem‑solving sessions, project tracking, and follow‑up on strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize complex data and research into clear, concise insights and recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or other related field required or have prior internships of similar fields.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, research, and data interpretation skills.
• Interest in corporate strategy, business transformation, data analytics, retail, logistics, or the automotive aftermarket.
• Ability to connect business performance data with external market and industry trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization or analytics tools is a plus.
• Ability to organize data, build clear presentations, and communicate findings effectively.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Leadership Skills

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
• The 2027 program will run from May 24 - July 20, 2027
• The work week is 40-hours
• Working hours are M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM with a 1‑hour lunch break.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.