Program Summary

Ever wonder how your favorite beverages get from the supplier to the store shelves? Our 12-week Rotational Internship Program provides a hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience across the full beverage distribution lifecycle. Designed for college students, this program offers exposure to multiple functions within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Interns will rotate through Sales, Warehouse Operations, and Delivery, gaining firsthand experience in the systems, people, and processes that keep products moving from the warehouse to the customer. This program is ideal for students interested in business, supply chain, operations, or sales—and for those who want meaningful experience, not just desk work.

Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Locations:
  • Tulsa, OK
  • Muskogee, OK
• Schedule: Full-time during the internship period (May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026)
• Format: On-site, hands-on rotations

What You’ll Learn & Experience

· How a beverage distribution business operates end-to-end

· The connection between sales, operations, and delivery

· How customer relationships are built and maintained

· Best practices in safety, efficiency, and teamwork

· Three structured rotations providing exposure to key areas of the business

· Hands-on, meaningful work with real responsibilities—not just shadowing

· Direct interaction with sales teams, operations leaders, and delivery professionals

· Insight into supply chain operations and overall operational efficiency

· Development of essential professional skills, including communication, problem-solving, and time management

Rotations & Responsibilities

Sales Rotation

• Ride along with sales representatives and support customer visits
• Learn how products are sold, priced, promoted, and merchandised
• Analyze sales data and assist with reporting
• Observe how customer relationships drive business results

Warehouse Operations Rotation

• Gain exposure to inventory management, receiving, picking, loading, and distribution processes
• Learn safety standards and operational best practices
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and daily operational tasks
• Understand how warehouse efficiency impacts customer service and delivery

Delivery Rotation

• Participate in ride-alongs with delivery drivers
• Learn route planning, customer service expectations, and delivery execution
• Gain exposure to safety, DOT, and compliance standards

Program Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in business, supply chain, operations, logistics, marketing/sales, or related fields
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Greater than 60 hours of earned college credit (preferred)
• Available for a minimum of 12 continuous weeks
• Valid driver’s license
• Available to work at Muskogee, OK Headquarters or Tulsa, OK Warehouse

Additional Skills/Competencies:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in hands-on environments
• Ability to adapt to different settings (office, warehouse, and field)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package

About A&B Distributors:

Founded in 1979, A&B Distributors is a family-owned beverage distribution company with locations across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. We partner with over 60 beverage suppliers to sell, advertise and deliver snacks, beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic products to bars, restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, as well as many other outlets.

At A&B, you’ll dive straight in—working with experienced teams, learning how sales, operations, and delivery connect, and building real-world skills like problem-solving and communication — all while exploring different areas of a dynamic company.