Macy's Summer Internship, Store Management

About the role#

The Store Management Internship is an 8-week, paid, full-time program designed to provide exposure to the leadership and operations of a high-volume retail department store. Interns gain firsthand experience in customer service, merchandising, business analysis, and colleague development while working directly with store leadership teams.

What you'll do#

• Collaborate with the Manager of Sales & Customer Experience to learn leadership best practices and receive constructive feedback.
• Shadow the Managers of Operations and Visual Merchandising to plan and execute initiatives that drive business performance.
• Support daily store operations by training and coaching colleagues to ensure smooth execution.
• Analyze business trends to select merchandise that meets customer needs.
• Develop and present a project to store leadership proposing strategies for business growth.
• Engage with regional and store-level functions to broaden your understanding of retail strategy.

What you'll need#

• Rising seniors currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with one year remaining and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong interest in retail strategy, business trend analysis, and team development.
• Ability to inspire and coach colleagues to create a customer-focused environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to test new ideas and adapt to change.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting at least 30 lbs, climbing ladders, and remaining in a stationary position for at least two hours.

Location & details#

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Term: Summer 2026
• Modality: On-site
• Compensation: Paid internship