Summary
Daymon Category Analyst Intern-Advantage Solutions
Summer Internship 2026
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 powered by Daymon is hiring for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. This individual will be with us for 10 weeks (June 1st, 2026 through 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. Internships are offered in the following areas: Sales & Marketing, Brand Strategy, Supply Chain, Analytics, and Retail.
Position Summary
The Intern provides day-to-day and project support across multiple groups or business units as required by business needs
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. Internships are offered in the following areas:
Sales & Marketing, Retail Teams, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Retail, IT, Supply Chain, and much more
Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading or assisting in the completion of business unit projects as assigned
Assist the business unit team with day-to-day work that covers activities across the division
Assist in developing new systems, reports, and analytics to support business unit needs
Audit/review documents submitted for completeness and accuracy
Work with others in the business unit group on initiatives aimed at process improvements
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):
Marketing
Business Administration
Food Science
Food Marketing
Agriculture
Retail Studies
Supply Chain
Logistics
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).
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
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.
Position Summary
The Intern provides day-to-day and project support across multiple groups or business units as required by business needs
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. Internships are offered in the following areas:
- Sales & Marketing, Retail Teams, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Retail, IT
Internship Criteria
High School Diploma or GED
Applicants must be attending any accredited, two or four-year degree-granting institution or an accredited
Graduate Master's or MBA program, in the United States
Applicants must be senior status or have graduated during the previous year
Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Applicants will be required to submit at least two personal letters of recommendation
Applicants must be working towards a Business or Business related major. Some applicable majors are:
Marketing
Business Administration
Accounting / Finance
Leadership and Organizational Development
Human Resources Studies
Business Management
Business Information Systems
Economics
Political Science
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
