*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Category Management Intern 

Location: Wawa, PA

Department: Marketing

Job Summary:  

The category management intern (snacks and tobacco) will support the assortment manager in all processes necessary to meet financial goals, while working cross-functionally and building business acumen skills. Depending on needs and workload, intern may also be involved in various activities associated with the following groups within marketing: space planning, COE, revenue management, marketing support, other category teams and operations.

Principal Duties:Support the category management team in developing and directing comprehensive programs that maximize sales and optimize customer experience.Lead research process to inform 2025 category strategy including data review and on site observations in the market.  Monitor competitor assortments, promotional pricing and merchandising.Analyze monthly store and business performance relative to plans and trends; provide recommendations to team.Partner with category space planner to execute seasonal updates to programming.Work with assortment managers to manage promotions and display calendar from setup to execution through supply chain.Assist with Applix research and store resolution processesPerform other marketing duties and special projects as assigned by department supervisors.Special projects as assigned by the category team aimed at optimizing the business through enabling infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsPositive attitude with a focus on Customer ServiceDetail oriented with strong organization and time management skillsAbility to work independently as well as within a team environment

Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Marketing preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products, proficient with Microsoft ExcelKnowledge of IRiPast data analytics experience from previous job, internship or school projectValid driver’s license in good standing / reliable transportation (for store/comp visits)Minimum GPA of 3.0 or HigherCandidate must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semesterCandidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with the opportunity to work remote on Friday.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.