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
