Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Chicago
About The Position
This paid 10-week internship immerses college students in the fast-paced world of retail management. The program aims to help students gain real-world experience with a Fortune 6 company focused on revolutionizing health care. Interns will learn about leading a retail team, engaging with customers, and the day-to-day operations of a store. They will work with Store Managers and District Leaders to develop leadership skills, learn retail management best practices, and gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel. A key component is completing a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity and presenting findings to leadership. The internship covers motivating and managing a store team, analyzing business performance, and understanding the impact of decisions on customer satisfaction and store results. Interns will support operational activities like merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking, and will be expected to help the store meet customer needs during busy periods, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program.
- Expect to receive an associate or bachelor's degree between May 2027 and May 2028.
- Available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program.
- Available to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
- 1-3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment such as retail, food service, hospitality etc.
- Effective communication, problem solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, customer focused environment.
- Must be interested in pursuing a career in retail store management.
Nice To Haves
- Desired majors are Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience leading a retail team.
- Engage directly with customers.
- Learn the day-to-day operations of a successful store.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Learn retail management best practices.
- Gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel experiences.
- Complete a business-focused project that addresses a real business opportunity and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Learn how to motivate and manage a store team.
- Analyze business performance.
- Understand how operational and strategic decisions impact both customer satisfaction and store results.
- Support a range of operational activities, including merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking.
- Help the store meet the needs of customers during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends.
- Partner with Store Managers and retail leaders to learn leadership best practices.
- Gain exposure to staffing, talent development, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
- Develop an understanding of how business decisions impact store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in leadership development through engagement with field leaders and other retail leaders.
Benefits
- Paid 10-week internship.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings options.
- Wellness programs.
- Other resources, based on eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
