Summer Internship 2026 - Office of the CEO Intern – Business Strategy & AI Enablement

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Advantage Solutions is hiring for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This individual will be with us for 10 weeks (June 1st- August 7th, 2026) Internships provide students with challenging, relevant work experience in their field of interest as well as introduce them to additional career opportunities. Internships may lead to future opportunities within the Company, although there are no guarantees for full-time employment. We are seeking and enthusiastic intern to join our team and provide invaluable support to various business areas that include but not limited to:

• Sales
• Marketing
• Communications
• Branded Services

Position Summary

The Office of the CEO Intern will provide day‑to‑day and project‑based support on enterprise‑level initiatives, business challenges, and strategic priorities. This role is designed for a highly collaborative, analytical, and curious student who is interested in how large organizations solve complex problems and explore the business application of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This role does not require programming or technical development skills. Instead, the intern will focus on research, analysis, process improvement, business insights, and AI‑enabled use cases that support executive decision‑making and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist with enterprise and CEO‑sponsored projects aligned to strategic business priorities
• Analyze business problems and synthesize insights into clear, executive‑ready summaries and presentations
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather inputs, assess opportunities, and align recommendations
• Support initiatives exploring AI‑enabled business solutions, focusing on use cases, process improvement, and decision support (non‑technical)
• Assist in developing reports, dashboards, or analytics to support leadership discussions
• Audit and review project deliverables and documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Contribute to initiatives focused on operational efficiency, innovation, and scalability
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Internship Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Applicants must be attending any accredited four-year degree-granting institution or an accredited Graduate Master's or MBA program, in the United States
• Applicants must be rising juniors, rising seniors, or working toward a graduate degree.
• Applicants must be working towards a Business, Business related, or IT major. Some applicable majors are (not an exhaustive list):
• Finance
• Sales
• Management
• Marketing
• Communications
• Business Administration

• Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA

The salary range for this role is $20.00 per hour

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel to St. Louis is required for two specific weeks:
• Kickoff Week: The week of June 1st
• Closing Week: The week of August 3rd
• Transportation and lodging for these trips will be provided by Advantage Solutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Team building Skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to interact in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).