Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 2 weeks ago
2026 Summer Internship | Commercial Strategy - Syosset, NY
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a premier wine and spirits distributor that values excellence, innovation, and community. They are seeking a Summer Intern in Commercial Strategy to provide reporting and analytical support to various teams, assisting in evaluating market strategies and business intelligence tools.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Input corporate and supplier programs into designated business intelligence applications (i.e., NSM, Goal Builder, SODs, Business Objects, etc.)
Track, review, verify, analyze and report accurate results to Commercial leadership, field team, and/or suppliers in a timely manner
Identify system deficiencies and propose possible solutions
Evaluate past program success/failure trends; use trend analysis to advise stakeholders on proposed programs
Provide accurate insights into live program performance and evaluate ROI on key initiatives
Follow established reporting and documentation standards to ensure uniformity throughout the organization
Provide analysis on Route-to-Market design, sales planning/execution, sales force size/coverage, Org. Structures, etc
Develop performance management initiatives including compensation/incentive design, development of KPIs, etc
Analyze data available to anticipate potential issues and proactively model potential solutions
Cross-compare customer selling opportunities with sales performance and brand challenges/initiatives
Provide Sales and Marketing stakeholders with a data-driven roadmap for sales execution
Complete quarterly field sales ride-along throughout the sales organization as needed
Support operational efficiencies and cost savings initiatives (e.g., supplier/SKU optimization, variable service and delivery levels/fees, etc.)
Streamline established Business Intelligence reporting to align with standards and processes
Provide support to Leadership with ad hoc reporting needs and provide accurate and timely results consistent with state/region/national standards
Create ad-hoc queries and reports as requested and provide on-going analytical support for these requests
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 21 years of age by the start of the internship program
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in a corporate business analyst role
Strong Excel Skills
System and Database Experience
Ability to interpret and analyze data
Preferred
Experience in the Wine and Spirits/Beverage Industry with cross-functional experience
Knowledge of applicable state regulations and adult beverage market dynamics
Experience in RTM
Proficient in SharePoint and all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel
Demonstrated analytical ability and able to build presentation and business cases
Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Able to organize priorities and work under deadlines while producing a high-quality result in a team environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision plans
Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability coverage
Life insurance plans
401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
A wellness program
Parental leave
Vacation accrual
Paid sick leave
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.