About the role#
The Store Management Internship is an 8-week, paid, on-site program designed to provide exposure to the leadership and operations of a retail department store. Interns gain experience in customer service, merchandising, business analysis, visual presentation, store operations, and colleague development. The program runs from June 8 through August 1, 2026. Successful completion of the internship may lead to an offer to join the Store Management Executive Development Program (EDP) after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales & Customer Experience to learn leadership best practices and receive constructive feedback.
- Shadow Managers of Operations and Visual Merchandising to plan and execute product merchandising initiatives.
- Develop a customer-focused selling environment by coaching and training colleagues.
- Analyze business trends with partners to select merchandise that meets customer needs.
- Engage with leaders across various business functions and regions.
- Complete a project and presentation, consulting with store leadership to propose ideas for business growth.
What you'll need#
- Currently in your junior year of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- All majors are considered, including Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, and Psychology.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work on-site and perform physical tasks such as moving about the workplace, reaching, and handling objects.
Location & details#
- Location: Bethesda, Maryland
- Term: Summer 2026 (June 8 – August 1)
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid internship with merchandise discounts
