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2026 Summer Internship | Trade Marketing

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

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

Internship Location : Miramar, FL

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.

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 SharePoint
• 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 the 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 a 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 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 include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include an occasional to rare amount of time, including walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 40lbs

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.

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned company has operations in 45 U.S. states and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its WEBB Banks division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. At Southern Glazer’s, we strive to be more than a company that distributes wine and spirits. We are committed to our communities, to innovating the way we operate, and continuing to build on our rich history.

With over 23,000 employees, Southern Glazer’s is one of the country’s largest privately held companies, has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2024, and named by Newsweek as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and Women. We offer internships, rotational programs, and early career opportunities in Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and more across the United States.