Corporate Intern
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Program DatesMay 20th 2024 - August 16th 2024
About Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.
Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.
Your contribution
We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our company by assisting various corporate function departments including engineering, finance, asset protection, communications, compliance, government relations, real estate, marketing, social media, digital commerce and analytics.
You will be working closely with our team to conduct research, capture data and attend meetings. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be also be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.
What you will doUnderstands the overall concept of the company, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions, and present final project during the internship.Engages with customers or clients and provides service and/or sales.Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.Assists in creating performance reports.
What we are looking forMust be at least 18 years oldMust have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or betterWill be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fallSuccessful completion of a substance abuse test is requiredStrong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel requiredStrong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectivelyExcellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organizationPrevious work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
Company PerksVibrant Food Centric CultureCorporate Training and Development UniversityCollaborative team environment
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