Area Leader Trainee Intern
About The Position
7-Eleven is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern for its paid summer internship program. The program provides an immersive, real-world experience in the fast-paced convenience retail environment and introduces interns to the skills and tools needed to succeed at 7-Eleven. Interns interact with Franchisees, Store Leaders, Area Leaders, Market Leaders, and Operations Support teams. The program is designed for undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career at 7-Eleven. The internship begins with an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, introducing the company'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 principles and execution, followed by a presentation of a case study on key learnings.
Requirements
- Rising junior, rising senior, or graduate class standing.
- Strong interest in working in the convenience retail industry.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Participate in orientation covering 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, its responsibilities, and foundational merchandising principles.
- Shadow an Area Leader and learn ways to support and consult store operators to help increase sales and generate 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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