Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
2026 Summer Internship | Sales - Memphis, TN
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38103
2026 Summer Internship | Sales - Memphis, TN
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 company is recognized for its culture of inclusion and diversity, as well as for women and parents and families. By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. The Southern Glazer's Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Sales, Trade Development, Operations, Technology 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. The Sales Internship is about 70% working with our current sales reps and about 30% based out of our Memphis, TN office. The interns will experience sales in both on and off premise accounts (grocery chains, liquor/convenience stores, bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.). In the office, the interns will get the opportunity to network with executives and hear from management from other departments, such as Trade Development, Customer Service, and Inside Sales. The interns will also work on sales related projects throughout their whole time that will be presented at the end of the internship. Primary Responsibilities
Work with a variety of teams to become familiar in all aspects of the company Participate in training, on-site meetings, and department-wide learning opportunities as available Assist with our On-Premise Surveys Support the team with additional projects as assigned and defined by student's specific learning goals Intern will learn multiple sides of the business, including, but not limited to sales, product knowledge, operations, trade development, and mixology Intern will stay up to date with all of the different sales divisions they work with Intern will plan and execute a local volunteer project Intern will use their knowledge of the sales divisions to create and present their final project Perform other job-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following year completing a Bachelor's degree in the following majors: Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship Ability to organize and manage multiple projects Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals Attention to details Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver's license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws Physical Demands
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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 company is recognized for its culture of inclusion and diversity, as well as for women and parents and families. By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. The Southern Glazer's Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Sales, Trade Development, Operations, Technology 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. The Sales Internship is about 70% working with our current sales reps and about 30% based out of our Memphis, TN office. The interns will experience sales in both on and off premise accounts (grocery chains, liquor/convenience stores, bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.). In the office, the interns will get the opportunity to network with executives and hear from management from other departments, such as Trade Development, Customer Service, and Inside Sales. The interns will also work on sales related projects throughout their whole time that will be presented at the end of the internship. Primary Responsibilities
Work with a variety of teams to become familiar in all aspects of the company Participate in training, on-site meetings, and department-wide learning opportunities as available Assist with our On-Premise Surveys Support the team with additional projects as assigned and defined by student's specific learning goals Intern will learn multiple sides of the business, including, but not limited to sales, product knowledge, operations, trade development, and mixology Intern will stay up to date with all of the different sales divisions they work with Intern will plan and execute a local volunteer project Intern will use their knowledge of the sales divisions to create and present their final project Perform other job-related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following year completing a Bachelor's degree in the following majors: Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship Ability to organize and manage multiple projects Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals Attention to details Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver's license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws Physical Demands
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.