Business Development Intern

7-Eleven • Irving, TX

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About The Position

7-Eleven Inc. has several opportunities for Summer Internships. Each internship opportunity will occur during the summer months, (11 weeks), focused on a specific functional area, and will provide the candidate with a depth experience within the area, culminating in a project presentation to functional leaders. Each intern will work closely with a coach who will meet regularly to discuss project progress, provide direction and ongoing feedback. In addition, each intern will attend a lunch series which will provide a cross-functional view into the organization and give the interns exposure to senior leadership. The interns will also have the experience of touring a store and learning about our distribution systems.

Requirements

• MBA/ Masters in relevant field in progress.
• 2 to 5 years of work experience preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills (statistical knowledge required for most internships).
• Attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of retail/corporate venture and business development team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Innovation and 7-Ventures team with current projects / portfolio companies such as attending project meetings, supporting data reporting, diligence of pipeline project or investment opportunities, and drafting executive level presentations.
• Think strategically about innovation for the Business Development / 7-Ventures team and how it can be applied within the 7E business model.
• Demonstrate ability to do market research, analyze data, network with relevant 7E employees/ thought leaders, and communicate recommendations in executive level presentations.
• Continue to meet the needs of the evolving c-store customer with innovative products and solutions (operations or consumer-facing) which will in turn, drive operational efficiencies and/or incremental revenue opportunities.
• Bring fresh, new thinking for a current or net new initiative/platform that we can turn into action or pipeline for innovation.
• Translate market research and insights into actionable recommendations that can influence future business opportunities for the team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree