Retail Business Services, ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, which includes Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

Internship Overview:

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry, while developing leadership skills and business knowledge to enhance your career. This paid internship experience is an opportunity to contribute to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.

• 12-week internship with competitive pay in the grocery retail industry

• Impactful projects coupled with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities to support your team.

• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

• One-on-one mentoring

• Group community service event

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Access to online career development tools and resources

• Final project presentation to company leaders

• Professional experience and industry exposure in partnership with the Great Local Brands of Ahold Delhaize USA

Program Dates: May 28, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Department Overview:

The Store Development, Leasing and Facilities Support team is responsible for six major functional areas:

• Store Development

• Pre-Construction

• Equipment Purchasing

• Leasing and Asset Management

• Facility Maintenance

• SCP/Energy/Facility Services

This group supports all Ahold Delhaize USA companies by ensuring that more than 2,000 local brand stores and support office campuses are in optimal operating condition and that each brand is positioned to realize energy efficiencies, helping them save for Connected Customers and enhance sustainability.

Primary Purpose:

• Assist in the management of new store, expansion and remodel projects through all phases of pre-construction, construction, and close-out period

• Assist in managing projects bids, contracts, requisitions and invoices

• Coordinate with all internal departments regarding schedules, project phasing and changes.

• Help develop and implement new cost savings ideas, including value engineering and construction means and methods, that will result in saving time and money.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in Construction Management or related field.

• Experience working in a collaborative group setting

• Experience using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively

• Ability to work a varied schedule to accommodate field visits and office work

Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints

• Exposure to CAD (required)

Retail Business Services currently provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provide industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.

Retail Business Services is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. As important as what we do is how we do it. Our team embodies our values of Courage, Care, Teamwork, Integrity and Humor in everything that they do. We have a culture of care that values and celebrates the qualities and perspectives that make us all unique.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices.com.

For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

Retail Business Services, ranked No. 25 on Fast Company’s 2022 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit https://www.retailbusinessservices.com.

Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Business Integrity Services (Legal, Risk Management, Quality Assurance), Business Services (HR Technology Systems and Process Management), Communications & Omnichannel Service Center, Finance Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, Indirect Center of Excellence, Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Retail Innovation Center of Excellence, Store Development, Leasing & Facilities Support, and Strategy & Business Development. Retail Business Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued.