Atlanta, GA, USA Full time 2024-11-12 R24_0000033935
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 11-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 19 - August 1, 2025.
As a Category Management Intern, you will explore all areas of category management for our NAPA brand. Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more!
Responsibilities
Analyze category performance and industry trends to develop growth strategies.
Foster vendor relationships and manage cross-functional teams.
Strengthen communication and presentation skills.
Introduction to other categories and functional areas.
Field visits to understand the voice of the customer and product supply chain.
Collect creative assets for promotional purposes
Collaborate with marketing team to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities within a product category
Learn category management strategies & tactics
Qualifications
Currently a rising junior or senior in an undergraduate program, seeking degree in business, marketing, finance, or supply chain management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Presentation skills
Strong work ethic and drive to learn
Attention to detail, organized and can easily adapt
Self-starter
Possess business acumen
Analytical skills
Have the experience and/or desire to understand retail reporting
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.
Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
Physical Demands / Working Environment
Expected to operate in a professional office environment.
The 2025 program will run from May 19 - August 1, 2025
The work week is 40-hours
Working hours are M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
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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.
