What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance & Market Insights Intern (New York) position at Pronghorn?
About the Program
Embark on a fulfilling career in the spirits industry through the 2025 Pronghorn Spirits Internship Program (SIP 2025). This 10-week paid internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in various business areas, impactful project involvement, and networking opportunities across the three-tier spirits industry. SIP 2025 is designed for driven individuals seeking to establish a career in the spirits industry.
As a Compliance & Market Insights Intern, you will be an integral part of the team conducting real-world retail audits and driving insights that inform business strategy. You’ll gain a deep understanding of compliance, merchandising, competitive positioning, and market dynamics, while contributing to key business outcomes. We are looking for interns in Long Island & Westchester and Northern counties.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct in-person retail audits at stores to evaluate compliance standards.
- Collect and analyze retail execution data related to shelf placement, merchandising, and promotional displays, with a focus on the RTD (Ready-to-Drink) and RTS (Ready-to-Serve) categories.
- Assess in-store branding, pricing strategies, and presence of competing products in designated retail accounts.
- Provide detailed, organized reporting on store conditions, violations or gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in developing actionable insights and present key findings to management to improve execution and compliance.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure data is leveraged effectively in strategic planning and account activation.
- Support ad hoc projects and fieldwork assignments that enhance your exposure across departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university as a Rising Senior, Senior, Recent Graduate (preferred), or MBA student pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Hospitality, or a related field.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in the wine and spirits industry, especially in areas such as compliance, market insights, or field marketing.
- Availability to work full-time for the 10-week program from May to August 2025.
- Must be 21 years of age or older by the start of the internship.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without future sponsorship needs.
- Proven leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in field research and data entry.
- Experience or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Sheets/Docs, and analytical tools.
- Comfortable traveling locally for retail visits; ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
WHY SIP 2025?
- Shape the future of leading brands while acquiring experience that will provide a competitive edge in your pursuit of full-time career opportunities.
- Work alongside industry innovators & veterans.
- Drive real business impact from day one.
- Build a powerful professional network.
- Get exposure to every facet of the three-tier industry.
Ready to raise the bar? Join us in crafting the future of the spirits industry!
We are excited to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive team of tomorrow’s industry leaders, where diverse perspectives and unique talents thrive. We are championing the richness that every individual brings. We warmly invite all passionate and qualified candidates who are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence to join us in shaping a brighter future together.
About Pronghorn
Pronghorn is a standalone business focused on creating a template for effectively diversifying any industry. Starting with the spirits industry, Pronghorn is laying the groundwork to develop a scalable methodology that can be applied to other industries and communities in the future.
By leveraging capital investment, incubation, and recruitment initiatives, Pronghorn is actively building this template by accelerating access to the spirits industry for underrepresented businesses and individuals. Co-founded by industry veterans Dia Simms, Erin J. Hall, and Dan Sanborn, Pronghorn embodies the endurance and speed of its namesake, the fastest land mammal in North America. Pronghorn believes that creating meaningful, lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.
