About the role#
The Store Management Internship Program provides exposure to the various facets of leading a retail store. You will learn about customer service, merchandising, business analysis, visual presentation, store operations, and colleague development. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role that runs from June 9, 2025, through August 1, 2025. Upon successful completion, you may be considered for the Store Management Executive Development Program after graduation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow managers in operations and visual merchandising to plan and execute product initiatives.
- Engage with leaders across different business functions.
- Develop a customer-focused environment by coaching and training team members.
- Support daily store operations.
- Analyze trends with business partners to select merchandise.
- Explore retail strategies by reviewing the analytical side of the business.
- Complete a project and presentation to propose new ideas for business growth.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect with colleagues and customers.
What you'll need#
- You are 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 welcome to apply.
- You are self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- You have a passion for engaging with people and possess strong communication skills.
- You are a problem-solver who is results-driven.
- You have strong business acumen and a curiosity for retail.
- You are comfortable with physical requirements such as sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle objects, as well as occasional movement around the workplace.
Location & details#
- Location: Wayne, New Jersey.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Merchandise discounts are included.
About Macy's
Macy's is a retail company founded in 1858. It operates approximately 640 locations across 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company offers fashion and home goods through its physical stores and an e-commerce platform. Headquartered in New York, it employs over 82,000 people.
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