Retail Management Intern South Detroit-Summer 2027

Meijer•Ypsilanti, MI

10d

About The Position

Meijer’s 11-week Store Leadership Internship provides students with retail knowledge, leadership development, and experience contributing to projects that affect the business. The program includes impactful projects, presentations to senior executives, a speaker series, professional development and training, networking and community events, and an intern roadshow highlighting areas of the business. Interns also interact with other interns and senior leaders. During the first half of the internship, participants build retail knowledge and leadership competencies. In the second half, they serve as Intern Team Leaders in an official leadership role, applying what they have learned while taking responsibility for business results, team member engagement, and customer experience. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends. Conversion to a full-time position after the internship depends on the intern’s interest, performance, and leadership potential. Interns who convert may participate in structured development programs and leadership rotations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program; the program is designed for students considering a career in the field.
Ability to work flexible shifts to gain exposure to the full operation of the store.
Passion for retail and desire to pursue a career in store leadership.
Drive for results and focus on the bottom line.
Customer focus and dedication to meeting internal and external customer expectations.
Ability to create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituencies.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze financial information and/or other data to make informed decisions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to adjust communication style to ensure clear direction and understanding.
Reliable and consistent attendance.

Nice To Haves

Prior retail experience is preferred but not required.
Past leadership responsibilities in work or extracurricular activities are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise team members in the day-to-day operations of various store departments.
Mentor and coach team members.
Implement strategies to improve customer service and drive store sales while meeting customer needs efficiently.
Maintain store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, with attention to prime shopping hours.
Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Support department sales goals, shrink management, and profit and loss performance.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service.
Coach and mentor team members to exceed customer service and sales goals and maintain department standards.
Help onboard new department team members and ensure they complete required training.
Spend most of the time in the store communicating with customers and team members to support exceptional service.
Promote a safe work environment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.