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.