Area Leader Trainee Intern
About The Position
7-Eleven is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern to apply managerial knowledge and principles in a real-world setting. The paid summer internship provides exposure to the fast-paced operations of 7-Eleven and multiple facets of its business, culminating in a project presentation. Interns interact with Franchisees, Store Leaders, Area Leaders, Market Leaders, and Operations Support teams. It is intended for undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career at 7-Eleven. The program begins with an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, introducing 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure. Interns then complete a two- to three-week in-store experience, attend one week of virtual classroom training, and shadow an Area Leader. The program concludes with a project focused on building sales and gross profit through merchandising, followed by a case-study presentation of key learnings.
Requirements
- Be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student.
- Have a strong interest in working in the retail convenience industry.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have a basic understanding of retail and management principles.
- Be able to manage several tasks simultaneously, stay organized, and focus on details.
Responsibilities
- Complete an orientation covering 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure.
- Participate in a two- to three-week in-store experience to learn operational standards, policies, and procedures.
- Attend one week of virtual classroom training on the Area Leader role and foundational merchandising principles.
- Shadow an Area Leader and learn ways to support and consult store operators to increase sales and gross profit.
- Complete a project focused on building sales and gross profit through effective merchandising principles and execution.
- Present a case study on key learnings from the project assignment.
Benefits
- Paid summer internship
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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