Account Executive Intern

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 2027 Summer Internship Program. This individual will be with us for 10 weeks (May 24th- August 6th, 2027). 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.
Position Summary
Account Executive Intern Job Overview
The Account Executive, Retail Excellence provides critical project support to ensure seamless execution of retail media and shopper programs. Reporting to the Account Supervisor or Director, this role manages timelines, documentation, and deliverables with Retail Media Networks and 3P vendors while coordinating across client teams, media, and internal functions. The Account Executive builds foundational retailer knowledge, strengthens executional discipline, and develops skills to support client programs with accuracy and efficiency.
The Account Executive Intern is the coordinator for the team, helping plan and manage project initiatives. Key responsibilities include:
Brand and competitive assessments
Assisting in project kick-offs
Timeline management
Meeting scheduling and meeting recaps
This role collaborates with cross-functional teams including creative, retailer intelligence, strategy, media, and production. The intern participates in the development of program plans, project estimates, project briefs, and the execution of program deliverables and budget reconciliation.
General Qualifications
Rising Senior, Graduating in May or Grad Student
Majors: Marketing, Advertising, Business Communication, Journalism, English
Available for 40 hours a week, 9-5, for the 10-week program (May 24th- August 6th, 2027)
Familiar with Google Docs, Google Slides, Outlook, and Excel
Come from a place of curiosity and wanting to learn more
Preferable that they've already had an internship
General Expectations
Organization and time management skills
Ability to quickly learn and process information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player and adhere to the AMP Employee Handbook
Complete an individual project supporting the team you are assigned to
Position is remote, but there will be travel to the Advantage offices 2 times over the program. If you live in Chicago or Boston area, you could go to the AMP office on Wednesdays
Will complete trainings to fill in any gaps in the general tech used by agency to gain proficiency
Skills Beyond General Expectations
Leadership qualities
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Collaborative mindset
The salary range for this role is $23.00 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 May 24th
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).

Work arrangement
Yes