The Co-op will support the Cart & Check Out team, focusing on improving the digital customer journey and gaining experience in product development and user experience optimization.
Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 455452
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: NCF Product Management (5157939)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
**Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from July 13, 2026 through December 4, 2026. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**
Department/Position Description:
This department oversees the Shopping Cart and Checkout Experience, owning the end-to-end digital journey that transforms browsing into buying. We drive conversion, reduce friction, and strive to deliver a seamless, intuitive, and secure checkout flow across all platforms (Mobile App and Web).
The Co-op will work closely with the Cart & Check Out team to improve the customer journey from cart to order confirmation across web and mobile platforms. They will gain hands-on experience in product development, user experience optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and analytics teams. This role offers exposure to agile methodologies and real-world problem solving in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
Qualifications:
Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
#LI-DNI
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 455452
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: NCF Product Management (5157939)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
**Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from July 13, 2026 through December 4, 2026. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**
- Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay
- Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
- Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA
- Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
- One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
- Involvement in group community service events
- Networking and professional engagement opportunities
- Access to online career development tools and resources
- Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility
Department/Position Description:
This department oversees the Shopping Cart and Checkout Experience, owning the end-to-end digital journey that transforms browsing into buying. We drive conversion, reduce friction, and strive to deliver a seamless, intuitive, and secure checkout flow across all platforms (Mobile App and Web).
The Co-op will work closely with the Cart & Check Out team to improve the customer journey from cart to order confirmation across web and mobile platforms. They will gain hands-on experience in product development, user experience optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and analytics teams. This role offers exposure to agile methodologies and real-world problem solving in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, UX Design, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of mobile application development, either through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
- Familiarity with product development concepts and agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with experience or coursework in data analysis, user research, or customer journey mapping.
- Deep empathy for users and a passion for a frictionless end to end customer experience
- Strong analytical skills particularly experience in funnel analysis and experimentation
Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
#LI-DNI
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Top Skills
Agile Methodologies
Data Analysis
Mobile Application Development
Product Development
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