Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a global Fortune 200 company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. Join the Genuine Parts Company (GPC) internship program and work on meaningful projects that drive our business forward!

Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

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!

What you might be doing:

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

What we're looking for:

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
3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

Attend a Braves game and give back to the community with fellow interns
Explore the history of the company through a multi-day orientation, complete with a tour of the Atlanta Distribution Center
Free lunch and snacks on campus

Visit our career site to learn more about our internship program - https://jobs.genpt.com/students-and-grads

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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.