Retail Marketing Intern
At a glance
Entry-level Retail Marketing role at Spartannash. Madison · part-time.
Pay not stated Retail Marketing salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Support Madison store activations with signage, displays, promotions, and brand-standard checks
- Help plan and run in-store and community events with local organizations, groups, and shoppers
- Create, publish, and capture social, digital, photo, and video content for marketing campaigns
- Promote open roles through social channels, hiring materials, and recruiting events
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables with store operations, merchandising, marketing, and HR partners
What you bring
- You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, food marketing, or a related major
- You live in Madison, Wisconsin and can work from the listed Madison location
- You can use Microsoft Office and communicate clearly in writing and conversation
- You bring collaborative problem-solving skills and persistence when obstacles arise
Who this fits
This role suits a student who wants hands-on exposure to retail marketing, events, community engagement, digital content, and recruitment promotion. You’ll work part time in Madison, Wisconsin, alongside store, merchandising, marketing, and HR teams. The employer cannot sponsor work visas for this position.
From the employer
As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.
Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
703 University Ave - Madison, Wisconsin 53715
Position Overview:
The Marketing Intern plays a key role in connecting our brand with local shoppers by supporting marketing initiatives that drive engagement, store traffic, and community presence. This role sits at the center of execution, by partnering closely with store teams and cross-functional partners to bring marketing strategies to life in the Madison, Wisconsin market.
This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in retail marketing, event execution, digital content creation, and talent attraction efforts while contributing directly to business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Local Marketing Execution
Support and execute local marketing activations designed to increase store traffic and shopper engagement within the Madison market
Ensure marketing initiatives are properly implemented in stores, including signage, displays, and promotional setups
Partner with store leadership to maintain brand standards and execution consistency
Event Planning & Community Engagement
Assist in the planning and on-the-ground execution of in-store and community events
Identify and support opportunities to engage with local organizations, community groups, and shoppers
Represent the brand professionally at events and activations
Digital, Social & Recruitment Marketing
Assist in creating and publishing digital and social media content aligned with brand guidelines
Monitor trends and contribute ideas focused on increasing engagement, reach, and potential virality
Capture in-store and event content (photos/videos) to support storytelling and marketing campaigns
Support marketing efforts for open store positions, including:
- Promoting job opportunities through social media and local channels
- Assisting with in-store hiring signage and recruitment materials
- Supporting hiring events or community-based recruiting efforts
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (store operations, merchandising, marketing, and HR/recruiting partners) to support project execution
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines, expectations, and deliverables
Insight & Opportunity Identification
Observe shopper behavior and local market trends to identify opportunities for improved engagement
Identify opportunities to attract both customers and potential candidates through creative marketing touchpoints
Provide feedback and ideas to enhance marketing effectiveness and community connection
Qualifications:
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in:
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Food Marketing
- or other related majors
Must be located in Madison, Wisconsin
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Highly collaborative and resilient to overcome obstacles
Preferred
Interest in retail marketing, brand marketing, events and community engagement
Previous internship, or campus leadership experience related to marketing, events, or communications
Experience with social media platforms and content creation
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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