Fresh Food Category Manager Intern

7-Eleven • Irving, TX

92d

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or Marketing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of retail and management principles.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, stay organized, and focus on details.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to independently lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.
• Ability to remain nimble and flexible.
• Curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to learn.
• Solid understanding of business etiquette.
• Optimistic, positive, and ready-for-anything attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Category Manager to develop, manage and communicate sales plans.
• Analyze costs and retails to ensure maximum profitability.
• Analyze assortment performance.
• Support Senior Category Manager in the preparation for and engagement in vendor meetings related to product assortment architecture and cost of goods negotiations.
• Provide insight to leadership and other business partners on key issues and opportunities to transform the business and turn merchandise strategies into executable programs.

What This Job Offers

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