Area Leader Trainee Intern
About The Position
7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern to apply managerial knowledge and principles in a real-world setting. This paid summer internship immerses students in 7-Eleven’s fast-paced work environment and includes multiple program segments that expose interns to different facets of the business, culminating in a project presentation. The program introduces the skills and tools needed to succeed at 7-Eleven and offers opportunities to 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. Interns will attend an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, covering the company’s history, culture, strategy, and structure. They will complete a two- to three-week in-store experience learning operational standards, policies, and procedures, followed by one week of virtual classroom training on the Area Leader role and foundational merchandising principles. Interns will then shadow an Area Leader, learning how to support and consult store operators to help increase sales and gross profit. The program concludes with a project focused on building sales and gross profit through effective merchandising principles and execution, followed by a presentation of a case study on key project learnings.
Requirements
- Rising junior, rising senior, or graduate class standing.
- Strong interest in working in the retail convenience 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 an orientation covering 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure.
- Complete a two- to three-week in-store experience learning 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.
- Interact with Franchisees, Store Leaders, Area Leaders, Market Leaders, and Operations Support teams.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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