Category Management Intern - Summer 2027

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 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!

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

• Analyze sales, customer, product, and participation data to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support the design of a core bounty incentive program, including eligibility concepts, incentive structure, communications, and measurement approach.
• Research market, customer, and competitor trends relevant to category performance.
• Partner with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance stakeholders to gather requirements and align on program recommendations.
• Develop project materials, including business cases, presentations, program guidelines, and performance dashboards.
• Track program results and recommend adjustments based on sales lift, participation, cost, and return on investment.
• Assist with routine category reporting, assortment analysis, and other team priorities.

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Management, or General Business or other related field required.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Strong analytical aptitude

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 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.

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