Area Leader Trainee Intern - Field

7-Eleven • Midland, MI

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About The Position

7-Eleven is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern to apply managerial knowledge and principles in a real-world retail operations setting. The paid summer internship immerses students in 7-Eleven’s fast-paced work environment and consists of four segments designed to expose interns to multiple facets of the business. The program introduces the skills and tools needed to succeed at 7-Eleven and culminates in a project presentation.

Interns interact with Franchisees, Store Leaders, Area Leaders, Market Leaders, and Operations Support teams. The opportunity is intended for undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career at 7-Eleven. The internship includes an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas; an in-store experience; virtual classroom training; an Area Leader shadow experience; a merchandising-focused project assignment; and a presentation of a case study on key project learnings.

Requirements

• Strong interest in working in retail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of retail and management principles.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, stay organized, and focus on details.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior, rising senior, or graduate class standing.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Attend an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, covering 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure.
• Complete a 2–3 week in-store experience to learn the company’s operational standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attend one week of virtual classroom training to learn about the Area Leader role and responsibilities and foundational merchandising principles.
• Participate in an Area Leader shadow experience and learn ways to support and consult store operators to help increase sales and generate more gross profit.
• Complete a project assignment focused on building sales and gross profit through effective merchandising principles and execution.
• Present a case study on key learnings from the project assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed