Area Leader Trainee Intern - Field

7‑Eleven•Midland, MI

About The Position

7-Eleven is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern to apply managerial knowledge and principles in a real-world setting. This paid summer internship immerses interns in the fast-paced work environment of 7-Eleven through four program segments, exposing them to different facets of the business and culminating in a project presentation. Interns interact with Franchisees, Store Leaders, Area Leaders, Market Leaders, and Operations Support teams. The program is intended for undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career at 7-Eleven. The program includes orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas; an in-store experience; virtual classroom training on the Area Leader role and foundational merchandising principles; shadowing an Area Leader; and a project focused on building sales and gross profit through merchandising. Interns present a case study on key learnings from their project.

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 orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, introducing 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure.
  • Complete 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 responsibilities and foundational merchandising principles.
  • Shadow an Area Leader 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.

Benefits

  • Paid summer internship.
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