Summer Internship | Trade Development - Syosset, NY

Position: 2026 Summer Internship | Trade Development - Syosset, NY
What You Need To Know

2026 Summer Internship | Trade Marketing

Who we are looking for:
December 2026 or May 2027 graduates

Dates of Summer Internship:
May 18th - July 31st, 2026

Internship

Location:

Syosset, NY

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Southern Glazer's Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Sales, Trade Development, Operations, and Corporate leaders. Each summer, the program offers interns the opportunity to engage in career building activities while simultaneously learning and applying industry-leading practices.

This hands-on experience gives interns the chance to explore and understand the adult beverage industry. The knowledge gained from industry leaders will allow you to build a network of professionals within the beverage alcohol industry and here at Southern Glazer's.

This internship will work closely with our Commercial teams to assist in utilizing trend data and consumer insights to evaluate SKU, brand, and category performance and trends. If our internship is in-person, some job duties would include grocery store resets, on/off premise sales overview, data analysis, reviewing Nielsen data, attending general sales meetings, and other marketing and administrative duties.

Primary Responsibilities

* Serve as the initial point of contact for Trade Development & Marketing team on all marketing activities

* Assist in the development of programs and presentations

* Populate and maintain various program and activity trackers, calendars, and brand information for the Trade Development team locally and on Share Point

* Coordinate meetings and conference calls, draft and send communications and follow up

* Order, maintain and track necessary supplies for the trade development team(s) as needed including coupons, POS, brand information and other sales tools

* Ensure all programs fall in line with standards regarding tracking and execution

* Manage purchasing, supplier shipment, and local delivery of assigned-supplier portfolios

* Maintain an understanding of supplier brand strategies, pricing, promotions, and shelf positioning

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

* Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing

* Must be 21 years of age by the start of the internship

* Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following year completing BS/BA in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communication, Retail, or Category Management or similar field

* Self-starter, ability to organize and manage multiple projects

* Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals

* Attention to details

* Demonstrated leadership experience

* Working knowledge of Excel and Power…