About the role#
This 8-week paid internship provides exposure to store leadership, including operations, merchandising, human resources, and asset protection. You will work on-site at a Macy's location in Raleigh, North Carolina, during the summer of 2027. This program serves as an introduction to retail management and may lead to a position in the Store Management Executive Development Program upon graduation.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow managers of operations and visual merchandising to plan and execute product displays.
- Coach colleagues to build a customer-focused selling environment and support daily store operations.
- Analyze business data and trends to select merchandise that meets customer needs.
- Engage with leaders across various business functions.
- Complete a project and presentation proposing ideas for business growth.
- Build relationships with colleagues, customers, and the local community.
What you'll need#
- You are currently in your junior year of an accredited bachelor's degree program.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred, and all majors are welcome to apply.
- You have strong communication and organizational skills.
- You are a self-motivated problem-solver who is driven by results.
- You possess a sincere interest in working with people and strong business acumen.
- The role requires the ability to sit, talk, hear, and use your hands to handle or touch items. You may occasionally need to move about the workplace.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
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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