Area Leader Trainee Intern

7-Eleven • Huntington Beach, CA

5d • $8 - $19

About The Position

7-Eleven is seeking a motivated Field Operations Intern to apply managerial knowledge and principles in a real-world retail setting. The paid summer internship introduces students to the fast-paced work environment of 7-Eleven through multiple program segments and culminates 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 experience includes an orientation at the Store Support Center in Irving, Texas covering the company’s history, culture, strategy, and structure; a two- to three-week in-store experience; one week of virtual classroom training; shadowing an Area Leader; and a project focused on building sales and gross profit through effective merchandising. Interns present a case study on key learnings from their project.

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

• Complete an orientation introducing 7-Eleven’s history, culture, strategy, and structure.
• Learn the company’s operational standards, policies, and procedures during a two- to three-week in-store experience.
• Attend virtual classroom training to learn about 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.

What This Job Offers

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