MBA Internship - Fleet Management Program Buildout

Location: Hybrid (Remote + ~3 weeks on-site in Tampa, Florida)
Timeframe: June 2025 – August 2025 (10 weeks, full-time, start and end date to be discussed)

We are seeking a full-time MBA Intern to work directly with the Chief of Staff at Sunrise Landscape, a leading commercial landscaping company. This Fleet Management Internship offers an exceptional opportunity for a first-year MBA student seeking hands-on operational experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth portfolio company.

This role is ideal for those interested in building a career in operations or entrepreneurship through acquisition, and will provide high-impact exposure to systems design, cross-functional collaboration, and asset management.

 

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief of Staff at Sunrise Landscape, the MBA Logistics & Fleet Management Intern will:

• Fleet Management Program Buildout: Lead the development of a comprehensive fleet management strategy, including procurement, policy creation, process design, and performance tracking.
• Telematics & GPS Data Analysis: Evaluate current GPS tracking systems to assess ROI and inform vehicle utilization, route efficiency, and cost reduction strategies.
• Real-Time Data & Controls: Develop processes, policies, and controls that enable real-time visibility across branches into fleet data across operations and finance—including vehicle count, type, ownership/financing, value, mileage, and condition.
• Leasing vs. Owning Analysis: Conduct a financial and operational analysis comparing leasing and owning commercial vehicles and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Pilot Program Design & Execution: Design and run a pilot fleet initiative, testing system improvements and evaluating branch-level implementation strategies.
• Branch-Level Staffing Strategy: Identify and recommend who should own fleet management processes at each branch (e.g., FTEs, interns, or hybrid models).
• Vehicle Compliance & Registration: Evaluate current tax, tag, and registration processes to streamline compliance across the fleet.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with field operations, finance, HR, and systems teams to roll out new processes and tools effectively.
• Knowledge Transfer & Long-Term Ownership: Develop documentation and training to ensure sustainable adoption of the fleet program post-internship.

 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program, with a focus in operations, strategy, or systems management.
• Demonstrated interest in logistics, systems optimization, and hands-on operational challenges.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial modeling or operational data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, particularly in working with blue-collar teams.
• Experience or familiarity with asset management, fleet systems, or telematics is a plus.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and self-directed, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with ambiguity.
• Willingness and availability to spend 2–4 weeks on-site in Tampa, Florida during the internship.

 

Intangibles

• High emotional intelligence and ability to build rapport across roles and levels.
• A builder's mindset with attention to detail and long-term process sustainability.
• Integrity, grit, and a bias toward action.
• Deep curiosity and willingness to dive into complex, real-world operational challenges.

 

Firm Overview

NextGen Growth Partners (NGP), founded in 2016, is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing small businesses through the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition model. We back exceptional operators and invest deeply in building systems and scalable infrastructure across our portfolio.

Company Overview

Sunrise Landscape is a premier provider of commercial landscaping services across Florida. With a strong focus on service excellence and regional expansion, the company is in a period of rapid growth—both organically and through acquisition. The Logistics & Fleet Management Intern will play a key role in helping Sunrise modernize and professionalize its fleet operations.