(#R67594) Business-to-Business/Salesforce IT Intern
At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Job Description:
Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.
As a Business-to-Business/Salesforce IT Intern you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the B2B Sales team on tasks such as:
- Review/analyze custom Salesforce objects (forms & fields) for usability enhancements and recommended go-forward approach (migrate or retire)
- Research and enhance Salesforce Lightning Email templates.
- Upgrade existing classic email templates that are still in use to modern Lightning templates with a more consistent UX/UI
- Review and implement Salesforce email threading, which is a method for tying email to an existing Salesforce case.
- Review business process and documentation for consistency and relevancy. Modify process and documentation to align and standardize on process documentation for Salesforce Sales & Service.
- To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives
- Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project
- Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)
- Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Be an active student through the summer
- Graduate December 2025 or later
- Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings)
- GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)
- Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)
- Knowledge of business analysis (Required)
- Basic IT Skills (Required)
- Web development (Preferred)
- Salesforce knowledge (Preferred)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Effective communication skills
- Thrives in ambiguous situations
- Resilient to overcome obstacles
- Driven and demonstrates a bias for action
- Highly collaborative
- Flexible work program that supports work life balance, including a hybrid work model of 3 days in office, in Byron Center, Michigan.
- Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences! Apply Today!
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
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, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.