Strategy Intern

Job Description

About Company: FreshDirect

FreshDirect is a leading e-grocery company dedicated to reinventing the grocery experience by delivering the best, freshest food directly from farms to customers’ homes, faster, fresher, and smarter than traditional methods. They are not just a food company but a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team focused on building the most innovative end-to-end food supply chain in the industry.

Their business model integrates proprietary routing systems and a state-of-the-art fulfillment center to ensure unmatched quality, convenience, and care in every delivery. FreshDirect partners directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients. They leverage smart data, automation, and logistics to deliver products to customers’ doors at peak freshness, effectively reimagining grocery shopping.

FreshDirect fosters an in-office culture that emphasizes collaboration, energy, and teamwork. They are committed to innovation and provide an environment where associates can grow and have successful careers, with many leaders advancing from within the company. They actively invest in their people through on-the-job training, leadership development programs, and tuition discounts via partnerships with local colleges.

The company offers a range of benefits including competitive compensation, time off, health and financial benefits, and unique perks like employee discounts on orders and access to an on-site employee market. FreshDirect is also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination.

Job Description: Strategy Intern

The Strategy Intern at FreshDirect is a pivotal role supporting the company’s strategic planning and business growth initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world exposure to the inner workings of a fast-paced, customer-focused e-grocery business.

As a Strategy Intern, you will work closely with the Strategy team to perform crucial tasks such as:
• Conducting market research and comprehensive competitive analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Analyzing internal performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks for the business.
• Assisting in the creation of compelling presentations and strategy documents for senior leadership.
• Providing support for strategic projects, from their initial ideation phase through to implementation.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with various teams on key business initiatives.
• Tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contributing to reporting on strategic goals and outcomes.
• Attending meetings with stakeholders and summarizing key takeaways to ensure efficient communication and progress.

To excel in this role, candidates should be currently pursuing or recently have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field. Essential qualifications include strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required, with familiarity in data visualization tools, Tableau, SQL, or Excel modeling being a significant plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail are also crucial. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, and demonstrate a keen interest in corporate strategy, growth initiatives, or innovation, ideally backed by previous internship or coursework experience in strategy, consulting, or business analysis.