Retail Store Leadership Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Store Leadership Intern trains with an assigned mentor at a designated store, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of departments — including perishables, store operations, and human resources. You'll learn the day-to-day functions of a retail store, such as merchandising, cash accountability procedures, food safety guidelines, and scheduling. While also help coordinate weekly promotions to achieve sales goals. This is a great opportunity to learn how a high-performing retail operation runs from the inside, apply your coursework in a real-world setting, and build the foundational skills that will launch your retail career. If you are eager to learn, bring a strong work ethic, and are ready to make a real contribution, we'd love to have you on our team.
Requirements
- Solve practical problems and interpret instructions across a variety of situations with limited standardization
- Perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately
- Interview to obtain basic information, guide and direct people clearly, and follow technical manuals
- Work effectively with customers, employees, and store leadership in a fast-paced retail environment
- High school diploma or equivalent experience required; a degree in an applicable field required
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and making every interaction a positive one
- Maintain a positive attitude and create an atmosphere of friendliness, teamwork, and accountability throughout the store
- Assist management in determining specific pricing and blends for maximum departmental profitability
- Assist with establishing the location of ad and promotional displays and ensure product quality and quantities meet customer and store demands
- Assist in ensuring store standards for customer service, employee relations, and overall departmental profitability are met
- Use and understand the hardware and software technology in the store
- Assist in forecasting and reviewing the store labor schedule within the Store Director's guidelines
- Assist with replenishing shelf product and designing and constructing displays
- Recommend additions, deletions, and shelf allocation of merchandise to be sold in any department
- Work with cash registers and assist in all areas of the store as needed
- Handle confidential information including pricing, sales reports, profit and loss reports, and wages with discretion
- Adhere to all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines
- Report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
