Market Research & Brand Strategy Intern

About the Role

As an Intern with ES3, you will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and understand the operations of a large privately held company. You will have opportunities to network with peers and employees, participate in professional development, and engage in social activities. This is a 12-week paid internship from May to August at the York, PA location.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas.
• Aid in enhancing department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain exposure and knowledge of department functionalities.
• Develop professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Present end-of-internship findings to showcase learning objectives.
• Support brand development on the website.
• Perform market research on ES3, competing companies, and target customer bases for the Marketing team.
• Conduct research alongside the Communications team, explore AI opportunities, and formulate long-term strategic recommendations across Communications, Marketing, and Graphic Design.
• Interact and collaborate with key team members, leaders, and the Communications team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed Sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• In good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Majoring in Communications, Marketing, or Graphic Design.
• Proficient with Google’s suite of products (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (required).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Possess curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn and contribute.