The Store Management Summer
Internship is a structured 8-week program designed to strengthen your
leadership skills & business acumen and give you the opportunity to test
drive a career in managing people & business. In this role, you will be
exposed to operational areas including, but not limited to customer service,
store operations, associate development, human resources, visual merchandising,
loss prevention, and district management.
Upon successful completion of the internship, and with your
store’s recommendation, you may be offered a position to join us in your career
after graduation as a Store Management Executive Development Program Trainee.
Essential Functions:
Work through weekly assignments, and prepare a capstone
business-driving project & presentation with a mentor.
Experience all facets of running a multi-million dollar
department store through cross-functional departmental and operational
exposures.
Attend one of our regional Intern Summits, an opportunity
to learn more about our business and meet fellow interns.
Assist with creating a customer-focused selling environment
by assisting with coaching and developing a team of associates.
Assist with driving sales & profit through a range of
different activities, including: assisting in the daily operation of our
stores, training & coaching associates, and analyzing trends alongside
business partners who influence merchandise selections that better meet our
customers’ needs.
Interact with store manager and field merchant teams to
obtain greater insight to the multitude of career opportunities available in
our organization.
Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
To be eligible for our internship, you should be in your
sophomore or junior year, on your way to earning a bachelor’s degree from an
accredited university. A cumulative 3.0 GPA minimum is preferred. All majors
will be considered for this opportunity.
Communication Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability
to read, write and interpret instructional documents such as reports and
procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills:
Above average mathematical skills, including the ability to
compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and the ability to work with
mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to promote teamwork through problem-solving and
managing complex relationships.
Physical Demands:
This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing,
and talking. May involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close
vision, color, vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Involves use of
hands and fingers for typing on keyboard and using a mouse. Ability to lift up
to 30 pounds.
Other skills:
Intellectual curiosity, positive attitude, self-motivation,
professional business ethics, assertiveness, and an aptitude for helping others
solve problems.
Work Hours:
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and
store/company needs.
Apply here.