Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Bergen County, NJ
About The Position
This is a paid 10-week internship program designed for college students to gain real-world experience in retail management within a Fortune 6 company that is revolutionizing health care. The program aims to immerse interns in a culture of continuous improvement with the goal of changing health care for the better. The mission is to become the most consumer-centric health care company, and the internship seeks driven, innovative students to help achieve this vision. Interns will gain hands-on experience leading a retail team, engaging directly with customers, and learning the day-to-day operations of a successful store. They will work alongside 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 business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity will be completed, with findings and recommendations presented to leadership. Interns will learn how to motivate and manage a store team, analyze business performance, and understand the impact of operational and strategic decisions on customer satisfaction and store results. The role involves supporting operational activities such as merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking, while helping the store meet customer needs during busy periods, including evenings and weekends. The experience is designed to be rewarding and impactful, offering meaningful contributions and valuable real-world exposure to retail operations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program.
- Expect to receive 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 (e.g., retail, food service, hospitality).
- Effective communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- 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: Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead a retail team.
- Engage directly with customers.
- Learn 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.
- Complete a business-focused project that addresses a real business opportunity.
- 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 customer satisfaction and store results.
- Support operational activities including merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking.
- Help the store meet customer needs during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- 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
